Opening ceremony

performers

headliners

strong stage crews

stages

Opening ceremony cast and crew

ST > WC in numbers STS style theme (dark bg)

Fireworks set off during the opening ceremony

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ opening ceremony

Morgan Freeman (left) performs during the opening ceremony

BTS’s Jungkook performs alongside Fahad Al Kubaisi during the opening ceremony

Camels on show during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ opening ceremony

Official Qatar 2022™ mascot La’eeb takes centre stage during the ceremony to mark the opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Mascots from previous editions of the FIFA World Cup™ on display during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Opening Ceremony in pictures

Closing ceremony

lighting fixtures

Closing ceremony cast and crew

Style Theme > FWC 2022 Final

Dana Al Fardan, Davido, Aisha, Ozuna, Gims, Nora Fatehi, Balqees, Rahma Riad and Manal in action

Dana Al Fardan performs during the closing ceremony

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony

Argentina and France meet in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final

Closing Ceremony in Pictures

Doha Qatar Stadium

A look-back at the tournament’s record-breaking success as 32 countries contested the month-long competition in Qatar.﻿

The World Cup at a glance

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar - FIFA Fan Festival

Over 1.8 million fans visited Doha’s FIFA Fan Festival to enjoy the live match broadcasts and vibrant entertainment at the greatest football party in the world.

Fan experience

VVIP And Hospitality - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Official Hospitality Programme was the most successful in the tournament's history. It included guaranteed match tickets and a range of other benefits.

Ticketing and hospitality

Knowledge Capture - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Commercial Affiliates helped to bring the FIFA World Cup closer to fans globally and contributed to the successful delivery of the tournament across multiple functional areas.

Commercial

Education City Stadium awarded prestigious sustainability certificates

A comprehensive, dedicated programme oversaw stadium energy and water impacts through efficient design, construction and operations.

Sustainability

Croatia v Brazil: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Under the Football Unites the World umbrella, FIFA teamed up with a range of international partners and organisations to promote and highlight causes such as antidiscrimination during the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Ceremonies