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World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony: Highlights and Twitter Reaction

Related Topics: Al Bayt Stadium

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar kicked off Sunday with an opening ceremony from Al Bayt Stadium ahead of Qatar's first match against Ecuador.

Actor Morgan Freeman began the festivities with a live appearance from the stadium:

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The ensuing performances featured a versatile representation of each of the countries and teams that will compete over the next few weeks.

Many fans watching were dazzled by the colorful show:

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"Because we support the U.