Abubakar Abbas aka Metro Man, the guide whose video went viral on social media directing World Cup fans to the Souq Waqif Metro Station was a special guest at Sunday’s match between England and USA.

The tournament’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy invited Abbas to the Al Bayt Stadium for the match in recognition of his efforts and contributions to the country’s transport operations during the ongoing FIFA World Cup football tournament, which has attracted fans from across the world.

The committee shared the news about the special invite via its social media account.

“Viral sensation ‘The Metro Man’, Abu Baker Abbas, was a special guest at last night’s match between #ENG & #USA at Al Bayt Stadium,” read the announcement.

“#Qatar2022 organisers thank him for his special contribution to transport operations during the #FIFAWorldCup!”

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In the video, Abbas, who was perched atop a tennis umpire’s chair, armed with a loudspeaker and a 'Number 1 fun’ glove can be seen directing people to the train station repeating the following words: “Metro this way.”