2022 World Cup: Captivating Photos Surface Online As Qatar Pulls of Opening Ceremony Masterpiece

• 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar produced a picture-esque opening ceremony that will last in the minds of football fanatics for years to come
• Qatar will hope its incredible opening ceremony will pave the way for a much-anticipated win in the opening game of Mundial
• The curtain-raiser of this year's World Cup will see hosts Qatar cross paths with Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor

Qatar proved to the entire world why they deserve to host the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup with a stunning opening ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

The biggest football festival across the face of the earth has been drenched in an ocean of controversies however on Sunday, November 20, hosts Qatar ensured the negative narrative is nipped in the bud.

The World Cup hosts pulled off a masterclass of an opening ceremony which saw celebrated American actor Morgan Freeman headline the event.

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As usual, the Hollywood actor delivered a powerful message about unity alongside a Qatari poet Gandem Al Muftau, Daily Mail reports.

Aside from Morgan veteran making the headlines what has got social media users talking was the breathtaking and well-choreographed dance depicting the culture of Qatar.

In photos posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, the brief yet captivating opening ceremony has been beautifully captured in still images making the rounds on the internet.

Morgan Freeman dazzles at opening ceremony

Celebrated American movie icon Morgan Freeman made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Freeman alongside a Qatari poet Gandem Al Muftau opened the games with a message of unity, respect and community as the Gulf nation hosts the World Cup for the first time.

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In photos posted on social media, Freeman with his splendid grey hair is seen walking in the middle of the Al Bayt stadium.

Euphoria builds as World Cup begins

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the much-talked-about 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally upon us as the eyes of the world will be fully engrossed in Qatar for almost a month.

Despite the controversy and ceaseless allegations levelled at the hosts, the first-ever World Cup in the Middle East promises to be one of a kind.

Ahead of the opening ceremony before the curtain-raiser between Qatar and Ecuador, stunning photos of fans already feeling the buzz in the oil-rich nation have surfaced online.