Google doodle celebrates Day 1 of Fifa World Cup in Russia

Today's Google doodle celebrates the start of one of the most-followed sports spectacle on Earth, the Fifa World Cup. The doodle takes a light hearted look at the spirit of the beautiful game and its universal appeal, cutting across age, nationalities and societal standings.
Hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener in Moscow today. The game kicks off 9:30 PM, Indian time.The Fifa World Cup makes a comeback to Europe after 8 years, since the 2006 edition of the tournament in Germany.
For the next one month, every football fan on the planet will have a team to root for, regardless of whether or not his country is a part of the tournament in Russia. Kolkata gets divided down the middle between Argentina and Brazil camps, Goa cheers for Portugal, Messi and Ronaldo masks sell like hot cakes on Indian streets.
So, get ready to make adjustments to your sleep cycle and be a part of the 3 billion strong TV audience globally.
A TOI poll puts Germany as the most favourite team to win the World Cup, followed by Argentina and Brazil. Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and Salah are the social media's blue-eyed boys.