2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

The 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony took place on Sunday, 20 November 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, prior to the opening match of the tournament between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. It included appearances by Morgan Freeman and Ghanim Al-Muftah, and a performance by South Korean singer Jungkook of BTS.

2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
Date	20 November 2022 (2022-11-20)
Time	17:30 AST (UTC+3)
Location	Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar

FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies
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