In an effort to jump on the FIFA World Cup bandwagon with only four teams left, McDonald's FryFutbol is re-enacting some of the international soccer tournament's highlights using their iconic french fries. The short, dialogue-less video clips can be viewed on the McDonald's Corporation YouTube page and understood regardless of your nationality.
From epic Colombian victory dances to game-winning goalie swaps, even the most recent World Cup matches are incorporated. The world's most popular fast food chain is no stranger to athletic collaborations, having sponsored the Olympics countless times. The animated french fries are certainly entertaining and will have soccer fans reliving some of the most heart-wrenching moments in a new, light-hearted way through McDonald's FryFutbol.
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