FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony

The opening ceremony kicked off at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor in Qatar.

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Brillant performance by the famous BTS Star Jung Kook

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South Korean star Jung Kook delivers Dreamers at the Opening ceremony.

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The ceremony also featured a performance by American actor Morgan Freeman.

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Morgan Freeman: "Football unites nations and their love for the beautiful game.

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Former French player Marcel Desailly with the FIFA World Cup trophy .

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More than 60,000 people came for the first match and the opening ceremony.

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Qatar is hosting and participating in a FIFA World Cup for the first time

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