Despite boycott by others, these celebrities are performing at the World Cup in Qatar
, which will run from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. Those who have said they will stay away from the tournament include British music icons Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart.
But the issues surrounding this World Cup have not stopped other entertainment personalities from performing in Qatar, and some have already received criticism for their participation in the tournament. Before the first kickoff on Sunday at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman made a surprise appearance, narrating the opening ceremony alongside FIFA World Cup Ambassador and Qatari YouTube star Ghanim Al Muftah. “We gather here as one big tribe,” Freeman said.
Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman performs during the World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar, Nov. 20, 2022.South Korean pop singer Jung Kook of K-pop boyband BTS also headlined the ceremony. He sang “Dreamers,” his contribution to the 2022 World Cup soundtrack, before an estimated 60,000 fans in the stadium and a fair share of the upwards of 5 billion people who are expected to watch the tournament on TV or online.
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