Fascinating Photos of Puppies Supporting Their Countries Ahead of the World Cup Emerges

• Qatar 2022 promises to be one of the most exciting World Cup tournaments since its inception in Uruguay in 1930
• Despite concerns about human right violations and homophobia in the Middle East nation, excitement for the Mundial is fast gaining ground
• The fever for the global competition, which begins on Sunday, November 20, has also caught on with puppies

The vibe around the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup is spreading like wildfire, with just four days left for the biggest sporting festival on the face of the earth.

Despite the litany of injuries which has plagued virtually all the 32 participating countries, fans have trooped to Qatar in their droves to throw their weight behind and act as the 12th man to push their nations to eternal glory.

Aside from the World Cup fever spreading among football fanatics, the fanfare around the Mundial has also caught on with pets - who have been beautifully adorned with various jerseys of countries featuring in the competition.

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In photos posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, the puppies did not miss out on a chance to show their love for their countries of choice - or perhaps nations supported by their owners.

The dogs sported various jerseys including Belgium, favourites Argentina, regular participants Mexico, and defending world champions France, as noted by B/R Football.

Messi plays football with dog

Lionel Messi's love affair with the round leather object - the football - might possibly run deeper than his affinity for his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, Sports Brief reported.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar does not only play football during competitive games, but also spends some downtime engaging in the sport, which has brought him global recognition.

In a video posted on Twitter, Leo Messi engaged in some fun with his pet dog, Hulk.

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Ghanaian fans storm Qatar

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian national football team fans have flocked to Doha in a jubilant mood, as they await the arrival of the Black Stars.

The Ghana team are expected to arrive in Qatar this week ahead of the imminent commencement of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

In a video posted on social media, hundreds of fans took to Qatar's capital to sing and dance in an awesome display of excitement.