FIFA Cup 2022: Opening Ceremony, Time, Day, Performers & How to watch
An opening ceremony will signal the official start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar before the first ball is kicked.
Opening ceremonies are a common feature of major sporting events, and FIFA has a history of producing star-studded events.
The 2022 tournament looks set to deliver on this front as well, with music legends set to kick off proceedings.
Time and date of the World Cup opening ceremony
Date: November 20
Time: 17:00 local / 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT / 01:00 (Nov 21) AEDT
Stadium: Al Bayt is the location.
The opening ceremony for the 2022 World Cup will take place around two hours before the first match of the tournament, as is customary.
In this case, the game will be played on November 20 between Qatar and Ecuador, with a scheduled kickoff time of 19:00.
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That game was originally scheduled for November 21 but was later rescheduled by organizers.
The modification guarantees the continuation of a long-standing custom of hosting an opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup to coincide with the first game involving either the hosts or the reigning champions, according to a FIFA statement.
Following an evaluation of the competition and its operational ramifications, extensive engagement with key stakeholders, and agreement with the host nation, the decision was made.
FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony performers
Shakira, who is well known for her performances at previous opening ceremonies, will reportedly be one of the performers.
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There have also been rumors about Dua Lipa, BTS, Black Eyed Peas, J Balvin, Nora Fatehi, and Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie as potential performers.
Late in September, American rapper Lil Baby unveiled the World Cup’s official anthem. Shortly after, he tweeted to confirm that he would be participating in the competition in some way.
How to watch the World Cup opening ceremony live
| Date | Time | TV | Stream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Nov. 20 | 9:00 | FOX, Telemundo | fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | Nov. 20 | 9:00 | CTV, TSN | fuboTV, TSN app |
| UK | Nov. 20 | 14:00 | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website |
| Australia | Nov. 21 | 01:00 | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| New Zealand |
Nov. 21 | 03:00 | Sky Sport | Sky Sport |
| India | Nov. 20 | 19:00 | Sports 18 | Voot |
| Malaysia | Nov. 20 | 22:00 | RTM, Astro | Astro Go |
| Singapore | Nov. 20 | 22:00 | Mediacorp Channel 5 | StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV |
| Hong Kong | Nov. 20 | 22:00 | BeIN Sports, ITV | Now TV, ViuTV |
The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup will be broadcast on television and streamed in various locations around the world, drawing a sizable global audience.