FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony Highlights: BTS Singer Jung Kook, Hollywood Star Morgan Freeman Steal Show
FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Highlights: BTS singer Jung Kook stole the show at the opening ceremony with his new track 'Dreamers'.
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:November 20, 2022 09:25 pm IST
FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony Highlights: BTS singer Jung Kook stole the show at the opening ceremony with his new track 'Dreamers' while Hollywood star Morgan Freeman was equally good with his message of hope, unity and tolerance. The event kicked off with with cultural show at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor in Qatar on Sunday before all the World Cup tracks were played. Some superb light work and music were also in display at the venue. Morgan Freeman and Jung Kook gave the fans at the venue a great time with their stellar performances. Earlier, France legend Marcel Desailly presented the World Cup trophy in front of the fans.
Here are the Highlights of FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony, straight from Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar:
- 20:32 (IST)FIFA World Cup: BTS singer Jung Kook arrives at the stage!After some beautiful lightsaber and the FIFA World Cup songs, BTS singer Jung Kook has taken the centre stage amid a loud cheer from the crowd. He performed the track, 'Dreamers', with Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi also accompanying him.
- 20:04 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Have a look at the crowd at the venue!The Al Bayt Stadium is all set for the start of the opening ceremony and so are the fans at the venue. Have a look at at the great atmosphere:
The atmosphere is building! #Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jpH28QL2Ze
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022 - 19:46 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Qatar to play Ecuador in first game after opening ceremony!Qatar and Ecuador will be playing against each other in the tournament's first game after the opening ceremony gets over. The match will kick off at 9:30 PM IST. You can check out the live streaming details of the game HERE.
- 19:19 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Maluma reaveals the team he'll be supporting!Maluma - a famous Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor - reveals which is the team he wants to win the World Cup in Qatar. Watch him speak here:
@maluma Messi pic.twitter.com/utLOiMKAxB
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022 - 18:50 (IST)FIFA World Cup: What is the start time for opening ceremony?The start time for the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 is 8:00 PM IST (5:30 PM local time). It is going to be an entertaining show at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor in Qatar. Don't go anywhere as we will bring a lively experience of the action to you.
We're getting closer...
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
Opening ceremony begins at 5:30pm local time!#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/soKv48yOTp