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It has been four years since England last won a trophy. It has been a bit longer for Wales. It's sixty years longer.
There was only one match on the opening day of the World Cup, and the action will get louder on Monday when England and Wales start their campaigns.
Four years ago, the Three Lions were knocked out in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia.
It will be the realization of a 64 year dream when the Wales players walk on to the pitch at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
It's going to be a big day for both countries.
The World Cup can cause a country to stop.
Longer lunch breaks are likely to be taken on Monday. The football is probably going to be on the TVs in the office. Some children may be able to watch the game between lessons.
Everyone will want to watch England play Iran.
England have captured the country's imagination in the last two tournaments after being criticized for being demoted in the Nations League.
They lost to Italy on penalties in the final of the European Championship after finishing fourth at the World Cup.
Over the last few years, we've taken our supporters on a great journey.
England fans have been hurt in the World Cup for 56 years, and now the players want to take them on a new journey.
The country is going through a difficult time. We want a journey that brings them real happiness because life has been hard for our people.
It took Wales 64 years to get back to the World Cup after being knocked out by a teenager in the quarter-finals.
Thousands of Wales fans have traveled to the Persian Gulf state. The atmosphere in living rooms and pubs will have to be created for those who couldn't attend.
The World Cup has gripped Wales, and Bale can sense it.
TheWales' second group match, against Iran, kicks off at 10:00GMT. "It's one of those moments which is a massive piece of history, something we have wanted," Bale said.
Regardless of what happens, we have the support of the nation. Our country will love us for giving 100%.
Bale said that the best thing to do was to grow football in Wales and inspire another generation to play football.
By doing that, we'll hopefully have a stronger national team in the future and hopefully someone will be saying we inspired them in 20 years.
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