Before the opening match, there will be an opening ceremony as usual. The opening ceremonies of previous World Cups have left classic works or scenes such as Italian summer. How was the opening ceremony this year? This is expected.
It is understood that the opening ceremony is expected to last for 30 minutes. In addition to the Gulf-style performances brought by local artists in Qatar, famous singers from five continents will be invited to sing the official theme song of this World Cup and a number of promotional songs. Balic, the creative director of the opening ceremony, said recently that it would create an "unprecedented opening ceremony of the World Cup, comparable to the Olympic Games".
After the opening ceremony, Qatar, the host of this World Cup, will welcome Ecuador from South America, the first opponent in Group A, at 0: 00 local time on the 20th 19, that is, Beijing time on the 20th. In preparation for the World Cup, Qatar has traveled to Europe and the United States for several times to participate in intercontinental events. Judging from the fierce competition in the South American regional qualifiers, the strength of the Ecuadorian team should not be underestimated. The eye-catching opener, the ultimate winner, the answer will be announced tomorrow morning.
In addition to being the first World Cup held in the northern hemisphere in winter, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will create many firsts in 2022. This is the first World Cup held in a Middle East country. According to statistics, Qatar has invested more than $220 billion in related infrastructure, which makes this World Cup the largest investment in history. There are 6 female referees in this competition, including 3 presiding judges and 3 assistant referees. In the long history of the World Cup, there will be a female referee for the first time. In addition, this is the first World Cup in which five players can substitute in a single game. Qatar has never participated in the finals before, and this World Cup has become the first time to be held in a country that has not entered the finals. At the same time, Qatar combines science and technology with sports events. The semi-automatic offside technology will be used for the first time in this World Cup, which will enable referees to make offside decisions more quickly and accurately.
A number of "firsts" have added more highlights to this World Cup. Let's enjoy this football feast together in the next month.