Qatar: The opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar gave a visual spectacle for fans across the globe. Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was the narrator in the beginning as he extended one yellow-gloved hand to a FIFA World Cup ambassador suffering from a rare spinal disorder in an image meant to represent inclusion in a country facing international criticism over its human rights record. Thereafter, onstage, singer Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS performed a new tournament song called Dreamers, alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi. Qatar’s ruler then opened the World Cup with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their difference.
“From this land, we heard a call to the world to connect, to return if only for a moment to that which can bring us together, With tolerance and respect, we can live together,”~ Morgan Freeman – at the Opening ceremony Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022
A message of unity, equality, harmony and oneness to start the #FIFAWorldCup2022 opening ceremony in Qatar. Beautiful verses from The Holy Quran ❤️ #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/N1AMKXVqq5
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 20, 2022
In Arabic La’eeb, the name of the FIFA World Cup mascot, means ‘super-skilled player’. First impression: La’eeb looks like Casper, the friendly ghost. First published in comics in the late 1940s, it later was made into a movie.
Jungkook
K-Pop band singer Jungkook performed with a new tournament song, alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi. The song Dreamers gets the loudest cheer
FIFA’s tiktok account posted a clip of Jungkook performing at the World Cup opening ceremony #JungkookAtFIFAWorldCup #DreamersbyJungkook
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— 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀∞⁷ ♡👩🚀 (@_RapperJK) November 20, 2022
The Opening day help Ecuador and Qatar later on the day. The tournament lasts till 18th December, 2022. This year 32 teams made into the group stage.
