Football fans in West Sumatra rode through the football-mad village of Kampung Bola ('Ball Village') in Pambusuang, carrying the flags of World Cup teams on Sunday 20 November.

The soccer fans' enthusiasm for the tournament seemed undimmed by their own country's failure to qualify, instead they adopted the kits and symbols of other teams that did.

Police escorted the convoy of cars and motorbikes ahead of the opening game.

The police chief of Polewali Mandar, Agung Budi Leksono, said he appreciated the football village, which was always peaceful whether teams won or lost.

Indonesian football fans rejoice together in welcoming the kicked off the World Cup 2022 on today (November 20).

Locals in Pambusuang's famous football village of Kampung Bola were seen enthusiastically wearing the team's kits and carrying the flags.

Police escorted a convoy of cars and motorbikes travelled around the city as thousands of football fans prepared to witness the opening of the prestigious tournament.

The police chief of Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi Province, Adj. Sr. Comr. Agung Budi Leksono, appreciated the Football’s Village which was always peaceful when his team won or lost.