The FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony begins with great enthusiasm at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The first match of this mega sporting event will be played between the hosts Qatar and Ecuador at 9:30 pm. The opening ceremony is underway at the Al Bayt Stadium declaring the formal start of the event.
FIFA official handle has shared the video on Twitter of the event. The official handle says:
We’ve had some special opening ceremonies.
Can’t wait for another tomorrow!
Don’t miss it at 5.30pm local time!
FIFA on World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar
As informed earlier, South Korea’s famous band BTS Jungkook is to perform in the opening ceremony among others. The details of the opening ceremony was not announced by FIFA. The Al Bayt Stadium has the capacity of holding 60,000 people for this event, hence the event is to be expected as the grand one. Controversies have been there since the announcement of the event in favor of Qatar a decade ago. But finally the time has come to focus on the sports, and hence the footballers and their skills are on display. In 29 days event, the schedule starts on November 20 and the final match will be played on December 18.
Performers at the Opening Gala Event of FIFA World Cup 2022
Although there is no formal announcement from FIFA on opening ceremony performers, the following personalities from around the world will perform at the event as per the information coming in:
- BTS Jungbook—K-pop band and brand ambassadors of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
- Nora Fatehi—Actress and dancer, and well known for his performances in India
- Lil Baby—American rapper who has already released an official anthem for the World Cup 2022
- J Balvin—Colombian singer
- Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie—Nigerian singer and songwriter
- Black Eyed Peas—American musical group
Fahad Al Kubaisi, the local Qatari singer, also performed at the opening ceremony. BTS Jungbook presented his program along with his band members excellently well.
The opening ceremony was to be held on November 21 as per the original schedule but was shifted ahead along with the first game between Qatar and Ecuador to retain the tradition of having the hosts or reigning champions play in the very first/opening game.
The attendees will include foreign government officials, VVIPs, and celebrities from different fields in the first World Cup being organized in the Arab world and with the opening ceremony opening up at the picturesque Bedouin-tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium situated in Al Khor, which is about 50 km (31 miles) from Doha. The organizers said that the event would revolve around themes of “humanity, respect, and inclusion.” They are hopeful that with the start of the football tournament all the controversies will be quelled that have overshadowed preparations for the tournament since Qatar was announced as host country after a shocking FIFA vote in the year 2010.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony Timings
The opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 will start at 7:30 pm IST.
Broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022
The broadcast of the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 will be provided by Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV.
Live Streaming Platform of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony
The FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony will be streamlined live on Jio Cinema app and website.
As per the information coming in all the 32 participating teams have arrived, with five-time champions Brazil reaching Doha late on Saturday.
France suffered another blow in the form of injured star striker as Ballon D’Or winner Karim Benzema who will now not be able to play in this the tournament. The French soccer federation (FFF) said, “After hurting the quadriceps on his left thigh the Real Madrid striker is forced to give up on taking part in the World Cup.”
Stay tuned to the mega event and enjoy this brilliant and energetic event full of entertainment and passion. The first contest will be at 9:30 pm IST between Qatar and Ecuador, which is expected to be a brilliant fight.