FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony is underway is shades of blue and Qatari cultural familiarisation with esteemed actor Morgan Freeman speaking in the background before appearing to call for the union of people on the earth "under the same tent."
Hollywood star Morgan Freeman delivered a message of hope, unity and tolerance at the start of the ceremony, as hundreds of dancers and musicians take to the stage, according to bdnews24.com and Al Jazeera.
Fans have thronged to the Al Bayt stadium on this huge occasion along while Sheikhs arrived to witness the historic moment of the country.
Organisers say the seven-act narration is guided by “a strong visual concept, a bespoke musical project and world class talents, interlacing Qatari tradition with worldwide culture”.
Qatar will play their first World Cup, and with hosting rights. The 22nd edition of the tournament will begin with the hosts taking on Ecuador. Kick off at 10 pm Bangladesh time.