In the heart of every player,
There is ambition, there is passion;
It's football's greatest stage,
As they fight for their nation.
The best of them long for it,
To win the cup and glory;
So this time, they've come to Russia,
To play and make history!
Two teams of eleven each,
Two halves of forty-five,
Two goals, two fans,
But one cup, so do or die.
A plan to execute,
A coach to supervise,
A referee to keep a check,
But millions to analyse.
The stakes are high,
As tempers flare,
Sometimes warnings,
And, sometimes, cards appear.
It is the pride of the nations,
It is the dream of every player,
Big names, great games,
And lots of nerves and pressure.
The dribbles, the shots,
The songs in the stands,
The skills,
That leave us amazed.
Sympathy, if they lose,
And applause, if they win;
Thats the beautiful game,
FIFA World Cup, 2018!