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The countries have brought a significant piece of their homeland to an international stage, allowing fans to partake in their cultural practices.

With over 30 nations taking part in this year's World Cup, the field has become a melting pot of cultural expression once again. South Korea and Brazil, in particular, have made an impact by bringing a significant piece of their home to an international platform, allowing fans from all over the world to partake in their cultural practices. The World Cup, which is watched by millions around the world, not only allows teams to demonstrate their skills, talent, and sportsmanship, but it also breaks down cultural barriers. The cultural expression of the World Cup 2022 is diverse and captivating, whether it is in celebrating their victory, performances, or jerseys.

It is not unusual for Brazilian players to break into a dance and demonstrate their intricate footwork. Tshabalala and four of his teammates performed the "African Macarena" dance to celebrate their victory in 2010. The team went on to represent not only their country but also its culture in this one iconic moment.

So, what makes the Brazilian dance known as "samba" such a potent tool for cultural expression?

Samba is the result of Brazil's music being as socially and culturally diverse as its people. Its incorporation of numerous musical and cultural elements has enabled it to represent the nation's vibrant diversity as a whole. The world's attention has been drawn to the throbbing rhythms, hedonistic revelry, extroverted performativity, and grandiose exhibitionism of the Brazilian Carnival celebrations, where samba is most gloriously performed. Samba has become a standard piece of popular music for parades, processions, and even protest marches all over the world, in addition to its popularity on record and in performance. Samba, when viewed through the lens of "world music," provides a potent synthesis of rhythm, dance, and spectacle.

As a result of being performed on a grand scale as a statement of victory and joy, the Samba has become iconic among Brazilian football fans all over the world, allowing millions to appreciate Brazilian culture.

However, one of this year's World Cup's most memorable moments has been BTS's youngest member, Jungkook, taking the stage. The South Korean star kicked off the show with a flawless rendition of this year's anthem, "Dreamers." Fahad Al Kubaisi, a Qatari singer, joined the BTS member near the end of the performance, and the two finished the song with a stirring moment of unity. Jungkook can be seen dancing in marketplaces and swaying atop skyscrapers in the official music video, which was recently released. The video has received a lot of positive feedback from viewers, which is no surprise. Some have even declared it the greatest FIFA anthem of all time, even surpassing Shakira's smash hit song "Waka Waka."

This was a watershed moment for K-pop fans and South Koreans alike. K-pop has been growing for decades, and the music is powerful and rhythmic, and fans laugh and cry with their artists, just like in football. Furthermore, when we think of South Korea, we automatically think of K-pop as its culture. However, many people are critical of K-pop because they are unaware of the industry's corruption and the idols' hardships. To summarize, non-fans believe that K-pop is merely for aesthetic purposes and has meaningless lyrics. Jungkook's performance at the FIFA World Cup 2022 defied this stereotype, allowing non-fans to warm up to K-pop and South Korean culture. It not only adds to the group's long list of achievements, but it also marks Jungkook's debut as the first Asian musician to perform the FIFA World Cup's national anthem. Only a few musicians have received this honor, including Shakira and Enrique Iglesias.

It's fascinating to see how a massive sport like football can transcend geographical boundaries and break stereotypes. It brings nations together and allows each team to showcase their talent and culture while connecting with their fans. Cultural diversity and expression are among the few opportunities provided by the World Cup, but they are undoubtedly among the most impactful and enchanting.