JAKARTA - One of the most anticipated moments of each World Cup is the Opening Ceremony. In Qatar 2022 it will take place on Sunday, November 20 at Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Jor at 19.00 (local time).
It is still not officially known who the singer will appear. However, FIFA hopes to seal the deal with Korean boy group BTS and according to various media, Shakira can return to the opening ceremony.
According to Total Reporter, Colombian singers will open the World Cup alongside Dua Lipa and BTS, who will make their debut on the opening stage of the World Cup.
"The 'Waka Waka' singer will not be alone on stage, because he will be accompanied by other artists who are currently popular around the world: Dua Lipa and the popular Korean K-Pop group, BTS," the report read, quoted Friday.
FIFA has yet to confirm the news, but rumors are starting to spread and fans are already imagining how spectacular the show will be before the opening match between Qatar vs Ecuador.
Chile 1962: El Rock del Mundial
The tradition has a song to identify the World Cup started in Chile 1962, with classic 1960s rock songs sung by 'Los Ramblers' and written by Jorge Rojas.
England 1966: World Cup airing (Where In This World We Are Going)
England also did not want to be left behind and also decided to give a rock beat to the song that marked their 1966 World Cup. This song was sung by Allah Donegan.
Mexico 1970: Futbol Mexico 70
Played by Los Hermanos Zavala, a family with a musical tradition in Mexico. The song is titled: Futbol Mexico 70 with the classic rhythm of the host country.
1974 Germany: Futbol
Maryla Rodowicz is the first woman to perform a song for a men's World Cup football competition.
Argentina 1978: El Mundial
Taken by Buenos Aires Municipal Symphony
Spain 1982: Mundial '82
Carryed by the tenor singer Placido Domingo, he has a special stamp on the rhythm of the song.
Mexico 1986: El Mundo Unido por Balong
This is considered one of the most popular songs for fans of those years. Written by Mexican composer Juan Carlos Abara.
Italy 1990: Un'estate italia
Composed by Italian musicians Giorgio Moroder and American Tom Whitlock and featured by Gianna Nannini and Edoardo Bennato.
Amerika Serikat 1994: Glor Berhitung
With this song, FIFA released its first recording. And this musical work was executed by fire Hall and Sounds of Blakness.
France 1998: La Copa de la Vida
Another song that is most memorable and popular throughout the World Cup edition, performed by Latin music icon: Puerto Rico singer Ricky Martin.
Korea-Japan 2002: Boom
American singer Anastacia was chosen to perform the song for the first two countries of the World Cup.
Germany 2006: The Time of Our Lives
An emotional song performed by American singer Tony Brattason and Italian quartet Il Divo.
South Africa 2010: Waka Waka (THIS Time for Africa)
For many people, this is the most interesting song in the history of the World Cup rhythm, performed and written by Colombian singer Shakira in collaboration with the South African group Freshlyground.
Brazil 2014: We Are One (Ole Ola)
Written by Sia Furler and hosted by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte.
Russia 2018: Live It Up
Featuringrai Jam, Will Smith, Era of Istrefi and Diplo.
Qatar 2022: Hayya, Hayya, Better Together
Singed by American total Cardona, Nigerian Davido and Qatar singer Aisha.
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