2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony: Date, time, performers, where to watch

The tournament is set to kick off in a few day's time

The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, slated to take place between November 20 and December 18, promises to be packed with action as 32 countries will fight it out for a chance to clinch the coveted trophy. Apart from all the footballing action that fans worldwide will witness, massive interest in the opening ceremony of the showpiece event is brewing quickly.

Here is every detail you need to know has been squeezed down in this article.

When, what time, and where will the Qatar World Cup 2022 ceremony take place?

Date: November 20, 2022 - before the opening clash between hosts Qatar versus Ecuador.

Time: 17:00 local / 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT / 01:00 (November 21) AEDT / 7:30 PM IST

Location: Al Bayt Stadium

The opening ceremony of the Qatar FIFA World Cup will take place two hours earlier before kick-off. The match will be played on 20 between host nation Qatar and Ecuador, scheduled to the kick-off of 19:00. (local time, 9:30 PM IST).  Although the event organizer later shifted the date from 21 to 20.

Which artists will perform at the Qatar World Cup 2022 opening ceremony?

FIFA are yet to declare who will perform during the opening ceremony, however, numerous well-known celebrities and singers are listed below as probable performers.

K-pop band and brand ambassadors of the FIFA World Cup 2022 - BTSAmerican musical group Black Eyed PeasColombian singer J BalvinNigerian singer and songwriter Patrick Nnaemeka OkorieActress and dancer Nora FatehiAmerican rapper Lil Baby released an official anthem for the World Cup 2022 in late September.

The singer, Dua Lipa, has disputed reports that she will perform at the ceremony. Shakira was also approached to perform, but she declined.

Where and how to watch the Qatar World Cup 2022 opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup will be broadcast on television and online in various locations throughout the world, drawing a sizable worldwide audience. 

In India, football enthusiasts can enjoy the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup 2022 on Sports18 and Sports18 HD for those watching on TV and on Voot for those watching it online. 

The matches would be broadcasted on the same Sports 18 network.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar will also be streamed on the JioCinema app in India. Matches can be watched on the JioCinema app for free without a subscription. You can also watch matches on laptops and desktops on the JioCinema website for free.

India - TV: Sports 18; Live Stream: Voot, JioCinema app

United States - TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo 

Canada - TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app

United Kingdom - TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website

Australia - TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand

New Zealand - TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport

Malaysia - TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go

Singapore - TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV

Hong Kong - TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV

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