In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil’s Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan.

In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil’s Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan.

Passions run deep among Lebanese despite national team never qualifying for tournament

Scenes from a screening at Lyari International Football Stadium in “Mini Brazil”, where joy filled the air as Brazil won.