FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 got underway at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20 after a stunning opening ceremony imbued with the cultural imprint of the host country.

A performance of the national flags of the 32 teams competing at the 2022 World Cup during the opening ceremony of the tournament at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

The mascot of the 2022 World Cup, La’eeb, appears at the opening ceremony at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Unique art performances at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Al Khor, Qatar helps fans remember images of mascots from past World Cups. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Unique art performances at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

A replica of the World Cup is shown before the opening match of the 2022 World Cup between the home team Qatar and Ecuador at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

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