Qatar 2022 World Cup: the Obelisk, in blue and white for Argentina’s debut against Saudi Arabia

In the preview of the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia To open the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the Obelisk of Buenos Aires wore the colors of the national team shirt. The madness is absolute.

During the night and before the game, the monument that stands at the corner of Corrientes and 9 de Julio it was lit up with a giant mapping by Lionel Messi and companyto accompany the anxiety of the porteños who went (several times earlier than usual) to work to see La Scaloneta.

It is part of a series of events made by the City of Buenos Aires to accompany anxiety and give space for fans to watch the game. There are giant screens in various parts of the capital.

For those who want to enjoy all the World Cup matches on a big screen, one option is the Plaza Seeber in the Palermo neighborhood. This will take place until December 18, from 9:00 to 19:00. Although that program will be extended depending on the presentations of Argentina.

Admission is free, but reservations are required 48 hours in advance via www.buenosaires.gob.ar/emocionmundial. Or through the Boti.

The monument to the Flag of the Rosary was also climbed

For its part, Lionel Messi’s cradle has also been painted in the colors of the national team. Through a mapping, the Flag Monument wore the number 10 shirt that the captain will wear during his debut match against Saudi Arabia.

It was screened this Monday at sunset, at the close of the Community Day that took place in the city of Santa Fe. It came as an absolute surprise to the hundreds of participants who were on the banks of the Paraná.

Through a video, images of Messi were projected during his various World Cups, from his debut in distant Germany in 2006 to his triumph in the last Copa América.