Watch FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony live Streaming: Know When and where to watch Qatar FIFA event? Here’s a detailed guide on how to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 on TV and online.
Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the important occasion to represent India at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Bollywood actress Norah Fatehi has a song on the FIFA World Cup 2022 official soundtrack, while BTS’s Jung kook will sing during the opening ceremony. The Al-Bayat stadium will host the ceremony.
- FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony is on Sunday ( November 20th).
- The opening ceremony will begin at 8 O’Clock
- Korean boy band BTS’s Jung Kook will be performing in the opening cermony.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 match live telecast today: venue, India time
Qatar vs Ecuador
Time: 09:30 pm (IST)
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 live telecast in India
The Indian media juggernaut Viacom18 has acquired the FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcasting rights for a total of Rs 450 crores. All FIFA matches will be live streamed on the company’s recently created Sports 18 channels in both standard and HD versions as part of the agreement. Let’s check at the Sports 18 pricing and channel counts for India’s DTH connections.
On November 20th, the 32 teams playing in the renowned tournament will begin play. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be hosted for the first time by Qatar. Prior to host Qatar and 44th-ranked Ecuador’s match in group A, the opening ceremony will take place.
On November 20–21, Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will go to Qatar to represent India in the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony. The official song for the FIFA World Cup 2022, “Dreamers,” has been released by the Korean company BTS, and one of its seven members, Jung kook, will perform during the opening ceremony.
Mohammad bin Salman, a prince from Saudi Arabia, arrived in Qatar on Saturday and will take part in the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the president of Egypt, is also listed as an official guest for the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony. The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in the 60,000-capacity Al-Bayat stadium, which is 60 kilometres north of Doha, the country’s capital. Alongside Iraqi diva Rahma Riad, Bollywood actress Norah Fatehi is featured in the official FIFA World Cup 2022 Soundtrack, “Light in the Sky.” The music video depicts the first-ever use of female referees in the FIFA World Cup.
When will the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 begin?
The FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony will start at 8 O’ clock on Sunday, November 20.
- Sports 18 channels price in India
- Sports 18 1 – Rs 8
- Sports 18 1 HD – Rs 8
- MTV HD – Rs 5.9
- Sports 18 Khel – Included with DD Free Dish
Where will the opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2022 be held?
In Qatar’s Al Khor city centre, Al Bayat stadium will host the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Where can Indians watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 on TV?
Sports18 TV and Sports18 HD TV station in India will broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Where can Indians watch the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022?
The Jio Cinema app and website will offer free live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony ( no Jio sim is required).
FIFA World Cup 2022 match schedule
| MATCH | DATE & TIME | VENUE |
| Qatar vs Ecuador | 20th November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| England vs Iran | 21st November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Senegal vs Netherlands | 21st November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| USA vs Wales | 22nd November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | 22nd November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| Denmark vs Tunisia | 22nd November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| Mexico vs Poland | 22nd November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Stadium 974 |
| France vs Australia | 23rd November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Morocco vs Croatia | 23rd November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Germany vs Japan | 23rd November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Spain vs Costa Rica | 23rd November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Belgium vs Canada | 24th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Switzerland vs Cameroon | 24th November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Uruguay vs South Korea | 24th November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| Portugal vs Ghana | 24th November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Stadium 974 |
| Brazil vs Serbia | 25th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Wales vs Iran | 25th November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Qatar vs Senegal | 25th November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Netherlands vs Ecuador | 25th November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| England vs USA | 26th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Tunisia vs Australia | 26th November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Poland vs Saudi Arabia | 26th November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| France vs Denmark | 26th November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Stadium 974 |
| Argentina vs Mexico | 27th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Japan vs Costa Rica | 27th November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Belgium vs Morocco | 27th November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Croatia vs Canada | 27th November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Spain vs Germany | 28th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Cameroon vs Serbia | 28th November 2022 at 3:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| South Korea vs Ghana | 28th November 2022 at 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| Brazil vs Switzerland | 28th November 2022 at 9:30 PM | Stadium 974 |
| Portugal vs Uruguay | 29th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Ecuador vs Senegal | 29th November 2022 at 8:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Netherlands vs Qatar | 29th November 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Iran vs USA | 30th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Wales vs England | 30th November 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Tunisia vs France | 30th November 2022 at 8:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| Australia vs Denmark | 30th November 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Poland vs Argentina | 1st December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Stadium 974 |
| Saudi Arabia vs Mexico | 1st December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Croatia vs Belgium | 1st December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| Canada vs Morocco | 1st December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Japan vs Spain | 2nd December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Costa Rica vs Germany | 2nd December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Ghana vs Uruguay | 2nd December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| South Korea vs Portugal | 2nd December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Cameroon vs Brazil | 3rd December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Serbia vs Switzerland | 3rd December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Stadium 974 |
| Round of 16 | ||
| 1A vs 2B | 3rd December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 1C vs 2D | 4th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| 1D vs 2C | 4th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 1B vs 2A | 5th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 1E vs 2F | 5th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 1G vs 2H | 6th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Stadium 974 |
| 1F vs 2E | 6th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 1H vs 2G | 7th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Quarterfinal – Winner of Match 53 vs Winner of Match 54 | 9th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Education City Stadium |
| Quarterfinal – Winner of Match 49 vs Winner of Match 50 | 10th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Quarterfinal – Winner of Match 55 vs Winner of Match 56 | 10th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Quarterfinal – Winner of Match 52 vs Winner of Match 51 | 11th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Semifinal 1 – Winner of Match 57 vs Winner of Match 58 | 14th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Semifinal 2 – Winner of Match 59 vs Winner of Match 60 | 15th December 2022 at 12:30 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Third place match – Loser of Match 61 vs Loser of Match 62 | 17th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| Finals – Winner of Match 61 vs Winner of Match 62 | 18th December 2022 at 8:30 PM | Lusail Stadium |
FIFA World Cup 2022 teams
The teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2022 are as follows:
Group A
- Qatar
- Ecuador
- Senegal
- The Netherlands
Group B
- England
- IR Iran
- USA
- Wales
Group C
- Argentina
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Poland
Group D
- France
- Australia
- Denmark
- Tunisia
Group E
- Spain
- Costa Rica
- Germany
- Japan
Group F
- Belgium
- Canada
- Morocco
- Croatia
Group G
- Brazil
- Serbia
- Switzerland
- Cameroon
Group H
- Portugal
- Ghana
- Uruguay
- Korea Republic