A special match that brings together the audience at the summit of Saudi Arabia and Mexico.. the largest in the World Cup

The match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico has turned into an anticipated public summit. Far from being a fateful confrontation in the calculations of qualifying for the round of 16 in the World Cup, it will bring together the two largest audiences, most likely visitors to Qatar, in the tournament.

Since the first day of the World Cup, it is possible to monitor the spread of Mexicans in huge numbers in all regions of Qatar, and they created a wonderful atmosphere with their traditional chants and hats in the roads, markets and metro stations, and the Spanish language became heard everywhere.

They also integrated with Arab culture and were the most popular in wearing the robes and ghutra, as the owner of a shop for this traditional costume confirmed to Reuters.

Saudi Arabia restored travel and trade links with Qatar as a result of the reconciliation after a estrangement between the two neighbors that lasted for more than three years, and thousands of Saudis flocked to Doha through extensive flights or land.

Before the start of the tournament, Saudi Airlines announced the provision of six scheduled flights to Qatar, and more than 300 additional frequency flights from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.

Despite the distance between Mexico and Qatar, the Spanish newspaper Marca reported that the government of the North American country expects 100,000 fans to arrive in the Arab country during the tournament days.

Saudi Arabia has three points from its historic 2-1 victory over Argentina in one of the biggest World Cup surprises in history, which is the same as Lionel Messi's team, behind leaders Poland with four points, and one point for Mexico in the complex third group.

Mexican fan Oscar told Reuters, "Mexicans are everywhere here, the secret is in the passion. I believe that 80,000 Mexicans have arrived in Doha to enjoy an experience that is repeated only every four years, despite the need for two days to travel."

Oscar added, "It will be a battle in the stands. We feel that we are the owners of the land. I expect Mexico to win and qualify for the round of 16, which is always required of the national team."

"The World Cup is always a celebration," said Mexican fan Alejandra. "It is said that 120,000 Mexicans are here, 80,000 fans came from Mexico and 30,000 from the United States, so we will be like the hosts here, we are excited."

 Badr al-Imam, a young man wearing the Saudi flag, said in front of the FIFA Museum at the Fan Festival in Al Bidda Park, "The Mexican fans are fun, the best ever. We are loved ones, and there are funny skirmishes between us." 

Saudi fans gained worldwide fame by chanting "Messi, where is he?"

or "Where's Messi?"

After the stunning victory over Argentina in the opening round, the loss to Poland after the struggle, or the successive injuries to the team did not dampen their enthusiasm.

And they have already begun to prepare for tomorrow's confrontation with the chant of "Hatoa Mexico", which was clearly heard in the crowded Souq Waqif yesterday, Monday, at a rally for the "Al-Akhdar" fans, and the discussions were fun between the supporters of the two teams.

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