SPORTS: McDonald’s “GOL!” Commercial Kicks Off World Cup Campaign. (Video)

Granted, fast food doesn’t grace our pages all that consistently, but when McDonald’s initiates a global campaign, the world is left with little choice but to take notice. In light of the World Cup games this summer, McDonald’s kicks off its celebration with a new commercial starring unexpected unsung soccer wizards. 

Suspending disbelief for the piece, the new clip finds players from around the world performing some creative, highly improbable shots in public. Alongside the commercial, McDonald’s is also set to outfit its french fry packaging with a new design, tying in with an augmented-reality app release that challenges users with trick shots. Enjoy the commercial above, then head here to learn more about the “GOL” app.