There is just over a week left before the start of the biggest football event in the world: the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The iconic opening ceremony will take place before the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador, on Sunday (20).
What happens at the opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony of the World Cup is a grandiose event that usually highlights references from the host country and symbols of the participating countries.
In addition, the ceremony has the presence of international artists. It can range from singers to the special presence of important figures inside or outside football.
Who are the confirmed artists for the opening ceremony?
Although FIFA has not yet officially released the line-up for the opening ceremony, the international press has considered and confirmed some names, such as Shakira, the Korean K-pop group BTS and the American group Black Eyed Peas. The information would have first come out on the Korean website “Naver” and confirmed by the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo”.
When and where to watch Brazil’s World Cup matches?
The Brazilian team debuts four days after the official opening of the games, on Thursday (24), against Serbia, in group G, along with Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon. In addition, the next games for Brazil are scheduled for 11/28 (Monday) against Switzerland and 12/02 (Friday) against Cameroon. All games starting at 4 pm, with the exception of the game against Switzerland which will be at 1 pm, both at Brasilia time.
It is important to highlight that both TV Globo and SporTV will broadcast the games, while streamer Casimiro will broadcast them on the Twitch streaming platform and YouTube.
Last narration by Galvão Bueno in a World Cup
A highlight for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is that this will be the last time that renowned narrator Galvão Bueno will narrate for TV Globo in a World Cup.
Furthermore, the professional who narrated the great events of recent times in the world of sport will end his career at the end of the event, leaving a legacy in the history of Brazilian sports narration.