The opening ceremony of the 22nd World Cup is scheduled to take place on November 20, ahead of the the hosts taking on Ecuador in the first game of the tournament.
Here’s what you need to know about the opening ceremony:
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What Time is The Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022?
The opening ceremony of the World Cup will take place on November 20, ahead of the opening Group A match between host Qatar and Ecuador.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am (ET).
The opening ceremony was initially planned to be held before Qatar’s first game on November 21 but that would have created an awkward situation for two games being held before it. So, it was decided to bring opening match in the front.
Moreover, Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso said he will not attend his nation’s high-profile opening match against Qatar, citing domestic unrest.
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Where is The Opening Ceremony For FIFA World Cup 2022?
Al Bayt Stadium will host the opening ceremony for FIFA World Cup 2022 and match between Qatar and Ecuador afterwards. Al Bayt Stadium, located 40 km north of Doha has seating capacity of 60,000 people.
The stadium was inaugurated on 30th November 2021 during the FIFA Arab Cup. According to the Qatar World Cup website, the architects have drawn inspiration from tents that were used by ancient nomads in the middle east.
Who Will Perform At FIFA World Cup 2022?
FIFA fans are really excited to see their favorite stars perform in the opening ceremony. Moreover, these performances help to build an energetic and joyful atmosphere in stadium.
South Korea’s BTS said Jungkook, one of seven members of the boy band, will perform at the ceremony.
According to our sources, other names reported to be involved in the opening ceremony include pop star Shakira, who sang the 2010 World Cup’s official song, the Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams and Nora Fatehi.
However, British singer Dua Lipa denied a report that she was set to perform at the ceremony. Some Spanish media reports said Shakira would also not perform.
Singer Rod Stewart told THE TIMES that he had turned down an offer of “over $1 million” to perform in Qatar.
Where Can I Watch The Opening Ceremony Of FIFA World Cup 2022?
The opening ceremony of the FIFA World up 2022 will be available in the following channels across the World:
- USA: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV
- Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS
- Australia: SBS
- UK: BBC One
