Football-inspired art exhibit heads to World Cup in Qatar

Paraguayan artist Lili Cantero holds a hand-painted football ball illustrated with members of the Germany squad for 2014 World Cup, in San Lorenzo, Paraguay. Photo: AP

Keeping your eye on the ball takes on a new meaning when you consider the World Cup-dedicated collection by Paraguayan artist Lili Cantero.

Decoratively detailing the lavish stadiums of the upcoming tournament in Qatar - the first to take place in the Middle East - as well as the most sought after players and teams, Cantero is preparing the last details of her football-inspired art show, 8 Stadiums, 8 Champions, 1 Dream: Qatar 2022.