Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi and South Korean pop star Jung Kook, who will present the official World Cup song “Dreamers”, will also be guests in the 30-minute show at Al Bait Stadium. “The theme of the opening ceremony is gathering all people, bridging differences between humanity, respect and inclusion,” FIFA said.
At the opening ceremony, the many political issues surrounding the tournament – such as human rights issues and dealing with queer fans – will be discussed. “There will definitely be attention and answers for all the topics that are currently being discussed,” creative director Marco Balich previously told the AP news agency.
Pop singer Dua Lipa (“Cold Heart”) recently clarified that she has no plans to perform at the controversial World Cup in Qatar and pointed to the human rights situation in the country. The 27-year-old Briton responded to speculation that she would sing at the opening ceremony in Qatar next Sunday. “I look forward to visiting Qatar when the country has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it was named to host the World Cup,” the pop star shared.