Hundreds of Argentinian fans gathered in Doha on Monday to support their team ahead of Qatar World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.
Waving flags and wearing their national shirt, they chanted their most iconic songs and celebrated the strong Argentine supporters’ presence in Doha.
Fan Gustavo said the national team unites the whole country, despite the classic rivalry between local clubs.
Eighty-one-year-old Hugo Burnet said he went to Italia ’90 World Cup and saw Maradona playing there and now wishes the current national team to become champions.
Argentina are in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland.
Lionel Scaloni’s side open their tournament against Saudi Arabia in Al Daayen on November 22nd.
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