Naaji Noushi, 33, drove 6,000 kilometres over 45 days from Kerala, in south-west India, to Qatar's capital Doha alone to cheer her favourite player, Argentina legend Lionel Messi, in the World Cup. All photos: Naaji Noushi
Ms Noushi said she got pitchside at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in Umm Al Afaei, during the match between Argentina and Australia, thanks to Qatar National Bank, a supporter of the tournament. Argentina won 2-1
Ms Noushi began her journey on October 15 from Kerala. She cooked and slept in the SUV as she drove across the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to reach the port city of Mumbai, from where she shipped her car to Oman
The social media influencer has garnered millions of followers on her YouTube channel 'NaajiNoushi Solo Mom Traveller' and her Instagram account, where she has documented her adventure by posting photos and videos
Ms Noushi with her family
Ms Noushi is confident about Argentina's chances, saying she plans to stay in Qatar to see two-time World Cup winners lift the trophy a third time
