Welcoming locals, excited fans, training camp sing-a-longs, birthday greetings and pin-point set pieces are all included in a selection of some of the best social media content from Asia's World Cup sides from the last week before today's big kick-off.
Australia
2015 AFC Asian Cup MVP Massimo Luongo enjoyed the hospitality from the locals as the Socceroos arrived at their base camp in Kazan. The Queens Park Rangers midfielder will be hoping he can dance around France's midfield just as nimbly on Saturday when Australia make their Russia 2018 bow.
Islamic Republic of Iran
IR Iran Midfielder Masoud Shojaei turned 35 on Saturday and his teammates turned to Instagram to wish him a Happy Birthday. The AEK Athens star will look for more celebrations against Morocco in their Group B opener on Friday.
Japan
Before heading to Russia, Japan held a camp in Austria and flying full-back Yuto Nagatomo and his teammates were in the mood for a song while walking around the scenic surrounds. Will it be a case of sing when you're winning for the Samurai Blue against Colombia on Tuesday on Matchday One?
Korea Republic
Asian superstar Son Heung-min looks on deadly form in training and Korea Republic will need him to be at his best when they face Sweden on Monday in Group F.
Saudi Arabia
Meanwhile, the Green Falcons are already making friends off the field in Russia. But will it be enough for those fans to support the West Asians today against hosts Russia?
