FIFA World Cup 2022: Morgan Freeman, Jung Kook set stage on hearth in glittering opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium
FIFA World Cup 2022: The likes of Morgan Freeman, Jung Kook of BTS boy band, lit up the Al Bayt Stadium within the opening ceremony of the mega occasion in Qatar.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 20, 2022 21:10 IST
FIFA WC 2022: Freeman, Jung Kook set stage on hearth in glittering opening ceremony. Courtesy: AP
By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: The Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar was a witness to a glittering opening of the FIFA World Cup 2022. It spanned round 20 minutes and saved the viewers all world wide glued to their screens.
The stadium was additionally packed because the glitz and glamour of the ceremony caught all of the limelight. Some of the superstars of the world carried out.
It’s now time for the opening match of the event between Ecuador and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium. Both groups have already named their line-ups and mixtures.
For now, right here’s a quick of the performances within the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony:
First act – Leta’arafo
Fahad Al Kubaisi, a Qatari singer on the suitable. Courtesy: AP
The opening ceremony started with the act – Leta’arafo (To know each other). Ghanim Al Muftah, a famend Quatri entrepreneur, Jung Kook, a South Korean pop star and lead singer of BTS boy band, and Fahad Al Kubaisi and Dana, each Qatari singers, carried out.
Two Qatari ladies, three camels, camel handlers, voyagers additionally carried out. The legendary Morgan Freeman, the star of Shawshank Redemption, performed the function of the narrator.
Second act – Chant of Nations
Morgan Freeman. Courtesy: AP
Morgan Freeman took cost of the second act as his efficiency celebrated the groups collaborating within the World Cup. LED stick performers began the act earlier than others lit up the venue with flags of all of the 32 nations within the mega-event.
Third Act – World Cup Medley
A view of opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022: Courtesy: AP
Popular songs from the earlier editions of the World Cups had been performed. The viewers current on the Al Bayt Stadium grew to become nostalgic after listening to the attractive songs. The world additionally noticed La’eeb – the event mascot.
Fourth act – Jung Kook carried out
Jung Kook of BTS boy band. Courtesy: AP
Jung Kook of BTS boy band set the stage on hearth together with his music ‘Dreamers’ and he was surrounded by dancers, wearing whites.
The music begins with, “Look who we are, we are the dreamers, we’ll make it happen ’cause we believe it, look who we are, we are the dreamers, we’ll make it happen ’cause we can see it.”
Speech by His Highness
The Amit, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani giving a speech. Courtesy: AP
After the performances, His Highness The Amit, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani gave a speech.
“Welcome and good luck to all,” he spoke in English. His speech was adopted by loud cheers.
Edited By:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published On:
Nov 20, 2022
