Morgan Freeman performing
Oscar-winning actor, Morgan Freeman took part in the World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
Morgan brought his unmatched narration to the opening ceremony during a performance on the field.
“I heard something beautiful. Not just music, but also this call to celebration,” he began.
Freeman later addressed the crowd, saying “Football united nations and their love for the beautiful game. What brings together nations also brings together communities.”
Freeman was joined by dancers, singers and past World Cup mascots on the field.
The World Cup trophy was also in the building on Sunday. Marcel Desailly, a World Cup champion with France in 1998 who also played professionally in Qatar, showcased the hardware at Al Bayt Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup was held before the opening match between the host team Qatar and Ecuador.
Approximately 60,000 people filled the stadium to maximum capacity to watch the show, which included a performance of “Dreamers” by Korean pop group BTS’ Jungkook and an appearance by Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi.