After a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies, the primary World Cup within the Center East lastly started on Sunday night time with a flashy opening ceremony.
Hundreds of followers packed the Al Bayt Stadium within the Qatari metropolis of Al Khor.
They had been entertained by a prolonged firework show and performances from BTS band member, Jung Kook, and Hollywood star, Morgan Freeman.
Forward of the opening sport, Euronews spoke to English footballing legend Wayne Rooney on the Globe Soccer awards in Dubai. He had a transparent message for the gamers.
“Get pleasure from it, I feel it is a World Cup! It is an enormous honour, no matter nation you’re representing, to play in a World Cup and the vital factor is you get pleasure from it. I am positive we’re all in for a terrific spectacle.”
Regardless of excessive hopes, Qatar misplaced the event’s opening match 2-0 to Ecuador on Sunday.
They’ll now face powerful opponents within the type of Africa Cup of Nations champions, Senegal, and three-time finalists, the Netherlands.
