World Cup superfans
6/13/202624 min
The most watched sporting event in the world has not been without its controversies, including high ticket prices and transport costs, as well as rows over visas and concerns about security. But, we wanted to hear from supporters. We bring together three world cup super-fans, including Craig who has walked across the United States to see his team compete. “Football is the universal language of the world,” he tells us. “That is just fact no matter where you travel, no matter where you go.” We also hear from guests in Jordan, Curacao in the Caribbean, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan. They share their excitement of watching their countries take part for the first time.
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Speaker 11:05
[gentle music] I'm James Reynolds. Welcome to The Documentary from the BBC World Service. This time in BBC Conversations, World Cup super fans share their passion for the game, and we bring together excited football supporters whose countries have qualified for the first time. The FIFA Men's Football World Cup is