To compete in the most prestigious competition in football, thirty-two nations will travel to Qatar in the coming weeks. This year’s World Cup will be held in the unusual setting of British wintertime, interrupting the frantic holiday Premier League game schedule to enjoy four weeks of international activity. Here’s everything you need to know about the event’s grandiose opening.
Who will kick off the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
On Sunday, the opening match of the first World Cup to be staged in the Arab world will be between Qatar and Ecuador. It has been over twelve years since Qatar was given the hosting rights to the premier football competition, and time is running out before the opening game.
When and where will the opening ceremony be?
On Sunday, November 20, the winter World Cup opening ceremony is scheduled to occur. It is anticipated to start at 3 p.m. UK time, one hour before the Qatar vs. Ecuador match, which is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. UK time. It will take place in Doha, Qatar, as Qatar is the host of this FIFA season.
Who will perform at the ceremony?
There have been many expected international singers to play at the opening ceremony, despite the fact that FIFA has not yet made a declaration regarding performers.
If speculations are to be believed, global sensation BTS will probably perform at the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony alongside Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas. A stunning fireworks display is rumoured to take place at the opening ceremony. Since the boys collaborated on a song with the car manufacturer Hyundai, BTS X FIFA World Cup 2022 has been a hot topic!
Together with Lil Baby, another name offered is that of the Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel. Dua Lipa, who is rumoured to be performing in the opening ceremony with her number-one song, One Kiss, will be the performer that fans are most looking forward to seeing. Lastly, the Bollywood star Nora Fatehi has officially been confirmed which is a big moment for the Indian entertainment industry.
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony?
On TV: The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be aired live on Telemundo in Spanish and FOX Sports (FOX and FS1) in English.
On Stream: Peacock, Fubo, SlingTV, and Vidgo all will be offering live streaming of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
