3 hours earlier, England obliterated Argentina in the most dominant performance of the World Cup so far, and now, it was China's turn.
[Location: Jade Phoenix Arena, Suzhou, China]
[Match 4 – Day 2]
[Fixture: Portugal vs China]
150,000 fans packed the stadium, roaring like dragons.
Like usual, the event started with the opening ceremony. And the star performer of the night was Jay Chou, a Chinese musical icon.
Jay Chou stood on a raised lotus platform as the arena transformed into an interactive digital pagoda.
With thunder rolling through holographic skies, he opened with a remixed orchestral version of "Fearless," merging ancient guzheng melodies with trap beats and electric violin.
When the beat dropped, dragons of light spiraled through the night sky and real flames erupted behind the stage.
"On this stage, we meet the thunder of tomorrow… and the rain of yesterday!"
And just like that, the arena dimmed.
The players entered.
The war began.
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