One of the most popular faces in Hollywood Morgan Freeman and South Korean singer BTS' Jung Kook stole the limelight during a glittering opening of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium here on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One of the non-musical performers was American actor Morgan Freeman. The 85-year-old narrated the event live and delivered a speech about the "emotions that connect us all now". It spanned around 20 minutes and kept the audience all around the world glued to their screens.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Legendary American actor said football unites nations. "Football spans the world, unites nations in their love of the beautiful game. What brings together nations, brings together communities," said Freeman.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, besides Freedman, the real star of the nearly hour-long ceremony had to be BTS' Jung Kook laying down his new tune "Dreamers" for the 60,000-capacity stadium. Surrounded by dancers, the international superstar and South Korean supporter set the standard for World Cup opening ceremonies to come.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The stadium was also packed as the glitz and glamour of the ceremony caught all the limelight. Some of the superstars of the world performed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the famous faces in the crowd was former England captain David Beckham, who has been working as an ambassador for Qatar 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One of the most colourful elements of the show was an appearance by all former World Cup mascots, including South Africa's Zakumi and Footix from France 1998.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the performances, His Highness The Amit, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani gave a speech.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Welcome and good luck to all," he said in English. His speech was followed by loud cheers by the crowd.<\/p>\r\n\r\n