The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is over a week old and has already given us a wealth of action to go with a hearty helping of controversy.
The likes of Germany, Argentina and Belgium have all been humbled at one point or another in what has been a tournament riddled with dramatic upsets.
Host nation Qatar have already been sent crashing out while France became the first side to book a coveted spot in the next round.
Big names like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo steal the spotlight
We have also seen some of the biggest names in the game stepping up and taking responsibility as they look to drive their nations to glory.
After Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia, Lionel Messi ensured there would be no repeat offence as his goal and assist saw the South American side ease past Mexico.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal in their opening game, while Kylian Mbappe looks like he means serious business for France.
Qatar World Cup surrounded by controversy
Sadly, while the on-field action has, for the most part, been thoroughly engrossing, the tournament simply can't escape making headlines for all the off-field issues that have surrounded it.
One of the biggest talking points of them all has been the local fans and whether or not they are genuine supporters of the game.
Qatar has already been accused of embellishing the statistics regarding attendances in the stadiums while viral footage of groups of 'fake' fans have been spreading like wild fire on social media.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 27: Morocco fans support their team during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Belgium and Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
TikTok comedian appears to expose fake fans in Qatar
Now, fresh footage of Australian TikTok comedian Jon-Bernard Kairouz confronting those fans has kicked up a real stink, with the people in question appearing to know very little about the teams they claim to support.
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The footage even appears to confirm that the men have been paid to be there and to create atmosphere -although that could be disputed as a miscommunication.
You can decide for yourself by checking out the eye-opening clip in the footage below.
Video: TikTok comedian confronts 'fake' fans in Qatar
@jonbernardk World Cup Fake Fans | Brazil 🇧🇷 @AiiMS Group #worldcup #aiims #brazil ♬ original sound - Jon-Bernard Kairouz
That is not the best look.
Is there an explanation?
It is worth keeping in mind that these men may have been construction workers who played a role in building the stadiums and, as such, were given free passes and tickets.
That could explain why they answered,'Yes' when asked if they were paid to be there.
It is likely that we will see more and more footage of this ilk circulating as the tournament goes on and the controversies surrounding its being hosted in Qatar continue to grow.