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Qatar World Cup - Opening Ceremony

Fireworks show at Al Bayt Stadium during the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 championship, in Al Khor, Qatar, on 20 November 2022. Source: ABACA / Liewig Christian/ABACA/PA/Alamy/AAP Image

After the long build up, the FIFA Football World Cup is finally here, getting underway with a spectacular opening ceremony - with some surprises. The first match followed the ceremony, with Ecuador taking on host nation Qatar, playing their first ever World Cup game.

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After the long build up, the FIFA Football World Cup is finally here, getting underway with a spectacular opening ceremony - with some surprises. The first match followed the ceremony, with Ecuador taking on host nation Qatar, playing their first ever World Cup game.

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