FIFA World Cup 2022: When and the place to observe the opening ceremony and first match of the event?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Here is all it’s worthwhile to know in regards to the opening ceremony and the primary match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador to be held on Sunday, November 20.

UPDATED: Nov 19, 2022 18:14 IST

France are the defending FIFA World Cup champions. (Reuters Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: The FIFA World Cup 2022 will happen from November 20 to December 18 in Qatar, with 32 groups from 5 confederations competing for the coveted trophy.

Qatar will turn out to be the primary Middle East nation to host the event and will probably be the primary version of the World Cup being held outdoors the June-July window.

With eight stadiums throughout Qatar to host 64 matches, Qatar will meet Ecuador within the curtain raiser on November 20. Ahead of the Group A match on the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, the opening ceremony might be held.

Here is what it’s worthwhile to know in regards to the opening ceremony and the primary match:

When will the opening ceremony happen?

The opening ceremony might be held earlier than the Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador. It will happen on the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium.

When will the opening ceremony start?

The opening ceremony is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST.

Where to observe the opening ceremony in India?

The ceremony might be telecast reside on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India. The reside streaming may also be obtainable on Jio Cinema app and web site free of charge.

Who might be performing on the opening ceremony?

Although FIFA is but to announce a full listing of performers, South Korean boy band BTS’s Jungkook would carry out ‘Dreamers’ on the ceremony. Other doable performers embrace Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams and Nora Fatehi, in response to the Telegraph.

Meanwhile, British singer Dua Lipa and Colombian singer Shakira refused to carry out within the opening ceremony in Qatar.

When will the primary match start?

The curtain-raiser match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador will start at 9.30 pm IST.

Where to observe the primary match?

All the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches might be telecast reside on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India. The reside streaming may also be obtainable on Jio Cinema app and web site free of charge.

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Nov 19, 2022