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that it feels surreal. it s a first for him and his teamates. a first world cup in over 60 years. george zielinski reports from cardiff, where the players had a final training session before setting off. it may be quiet at cardiff airport at the moment but earlier this afternoon, wales fans turned out to see their side fly out to the world cup finals for the first time since 1958. you can see behind me the branding welcoming them to the airport. branding welcoming them to the airort. ., , , , ., airport. hopefully they will do well, i m praying airport. hopefully they will do well, i m praying they - airport. hopefully they will do well, i m praying they do - airport. hopefully they will do | well, i m praying they do well. would love to see them in the next stage. a recognition as they have got that one game and they have won that one game, theyjust need to keep striding forward and they will be fine. , . , ., ., ., be fine. they have shown what a little nation be fine. they have