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FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony: From BTS star Jungkook's performance to Morgan Freeman's opening with Ghanim Muftah - In Pics

In this collection of photos, we will take you through key highlights from the opening ceremony. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony

Today, November 20, marked the commencement of the Qatar World Cup with a colourful opening ceremony. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, greeted the audience in both English and Arabic.

 

La'eeb

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La'eeb

The name, La'eeb, means super-skilled player in Arabic, and according to FIFA, he encourages everyone to believe in themselves, because “Now is All” and in so doing he will bring the joy of football to everyone.

BTS star at FIFA World Cup's opening ceremony

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BTS star at FIFA World Cup's opening ceremony

BTS star Jungkook set the stage on fire in the FIFA World Cup's opening ceremony. 

 

Morgan Freeman's opening with Ghanim Muftah

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Morgan Freeman's opening with Ghanim Muftah

At the FIFA World Cup's opening ceremony, US actor Morgan Freeman chats with WC ambassador Ghanim Al Muftah.

Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi

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Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi

Alongside Jungkook, Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi also performed.