Qatar World Cup opening ceremony: Myriam Fares, Nora Fatehi perform at Al Bayt Stadium. Read details

In front of 60,000 supporters, Myriam Fares, the singer from Lebanon, sang the official FIFA fan festival song, "Tukoh Taka," alongside Nicki Minaj and Maluma. Nora Fatehi of Bollywood sang another World Cup tune, Light The Sky, while Jung Kook of K-Pop supergroup BTS also performed. Morgan Freeman, an American actor, was one of the non-musical performers. The 85-year-old narrated the event live and stated the feelings that bind us all together now.

The opening ceremony started 90 minutes before the first game of the tournament, which pitted hosts Qatar against Ecuador. The majority of the spectators in attendance were Qataris, although one area of the stadium was occupied by a boisterous group of Ecuador supporters.

Former England captain David Beckham, who is an ambassador for Qatar 2022 World Cup, was among the famous faces in the crowd.

FAQs:

1. Who is Morgan Freeman?
   Morgan Freeman is a director, an actor, and narrator from the United States. He is well-known for his distinct deep voice and roles in a wide range of film genres.
2. What exactly is the FIFA World Cup 2022?
   The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an international football event where the national teams (men's) of FIFA's member associations compete. It is the 22nd FIFA World Cup. It is taking place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022.
3. Who is David Beckham?
   David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE is a world class football player and a former professional from England, who is currently the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and a co-owner of Salford City.
4. Where is the 2022 World Cup being held?
   This year's World Cup is being hosted in Qatar.