The Game Before the Game

We are 48 hours away from the biggest sports event in the world. The 2014 Fifa World Cup will kick off on Thursday at 4:00pm EST with the host country Brazil playing the first match of the qualifying round against Croatia. A point system will advance top two teams in this round and than a knock out round of one game will advance the final two teams who will compete at the finals. The U.S.A will face off against Ghana on June 16th at 6:00pm EST for their first qualifying game.

Beats by Dre is a proud sponsor of this years event and has released this new commercial called “The Game Before the Game”. “Before the goals, before the glory, there is an unseen game played in the locker room.” is the theme for this electric 5 minute promotion video that features a heavy list of the top soccer players in the world and also the likes of Lebron James, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and many more.

Shot across Brazil the video also takes a look the locals preparing in prayers, candles and other personal superstitions. This inspiring commercial should get your spirits ready for what should be a fantastic world event

Watch the video below.