BTS Star Jung Kook Lights Up World Cup Opening Ceremony With Spectacular Performance

BTS Star Jung Kook Lights Up World Cup Opening Ceremony With Spectacular Performance

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:17 PM
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  • BTS star Jung Kook was the headline performer at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
  • The member of South Korean boy band BTS delivered a spectacular performance at the Al Bayt stadium
  • Qatar will start the World Cup with a clash against South American country Ecuador on Sunday

BTS star Jung Kook produced a spectacular musical performance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The member of the South Korean boy band group performed the official World Cup song Dreamers as he thrilled spectators at the Al Bayt stadium.

Thousands of fans sang and danced along his delivery as Qatar welcomes 31 nations for the global showpiece.

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BTS star Jung Kook has delivered a stunning performance at World Cup opening ceremony. Credit: @ESPNFC @koreatimescokr
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In a video posted on social media, Kook with the aid of a dancing crew served what spectators wanted at Al Bayt.

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Before his arrival, celebrated American actor Morgan Freeman had delivered a beautiful speech, encouraging the world to unite.

There was huge Qatari cultural heritage on display while music, dance and drums showcased the multicultural nature of the Gulf country.

Qatar will start the tournament with a clash against South American side Ecuador.

Morgan Freeman delivers strong message at World Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 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. Morgan Freeman has delivered a strong message at the World Cup opening ceremony.

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

World Cup opening ceremony littered with beautiful photos

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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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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