Shakira, Dua Lipa and BTS are among the candidates to sing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar
Tournament begins in November
One of the most awaited moments of any World Cup is getting closer and closer: the Opening Ceremony. In Qatar 2022 it will take place on Sunday, November 20 at the Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Jor at 19:00 (local time).
It is still not officially known who the singers will be, however, FIFA expects to seal the participation of the band BTS and according to various media, Shakira could be again at the opening ceremony.
According to Total Reporter, the Colombian singer will open the World Cup alongside Dua Lipa and the members of BTS, who will make their debut on the World Cup opening stage.
The ‘Waka Waka’ singer would not be alone on stage, as she would be accompanied by other artists who are currently popular around the world: Dua Lipa and the popular Korean K-Pop group, BTS.
FIFA has not yet confirmed the news, but rumours are starting to spread and fans are already imagining how spectacular the show will be before the Qatar vs Ecuador match, the first of the tournament.
The songs of the World Cup
Chile 1962: The Rock of the World Cup
The tradition of having a song to identify a World Cup began in Chile 1962, with a classic 1960s rock song performed by ‘Los Ramblers’ and written by Jorge Rojas.
England 1966: World Cup Willie (Where In This World We Are Going)
The English didn’t want to be left behind and also decided to put a rock beat to the song that identified their World Cup in 1966. This song was sung by Lonnie Donegan.
Mexico 1970: Football Mexico 70
Performed by ‘Los Hermanos Zavala’, a family with a musical tradition in Mexico. The song was simply тιтled: Futbol Mexico 70 with classic rhythms of the host country.
Germany 1974: Football
Maryla Rodowicz was the first woman to perform a song for the men’s World Cup football compeтιтion.
Argentina 1978: World Cup Song and Official World Cup March
It was a soundtrack written by Italian composer Ennio Morricone. A second song was performed by the Buenos Aires City Symphonic Band and the Colon Theatre Choir.
Spain 1982: The World Cup
Performed by the tenor Placido Domingo, it had his particular stamp on the rhythm of the piece.
Mexico 1986: El mundo unido por balon (The world united by the ball)
This is considered to be one of the most popular songs for the fans of those years. It was written by Mexican composer Juan Carlos Abara.
Italy 1990: Un’estate italiana
Composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder and American Tom Whitlock and performed by Gianna Nannini and Edoardo Bennato.
USA 1994: Gloryland World Cup
With this song, FIFA also released its first record. This piece of music is by Daryl Hall and Sounds of Blakness.
France 1998: The Cup of Life
Another of the most remembered and popular songs throughout the World Cup editions, performed by an icon of Latin music: the Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin.
Korea-Japan 2002: Boom
American singer Anastacia was chosen to perform the song for the first two-nation World Cup.
Germany 2006: The time of our lives
An emotional song performed by American singer Tony Braxton and Italian quartet Il Divo.
South Africa 2010: Waka Waka or This is Africa
For many, the catchiest song in the history of World Cup rhythms, performed and written by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira in collaboration with South African group Freshlyground.
Brazil 2014: We Are One (Ole Ola)
Written by Sia Furler and performed by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte.
Russia 2018: Live it up
Featuring Nicky Jam, Will Smith, Era Istrefi and Diplo.
Qatar 2022: Hayya, Hayya, Better Together
Performed by American Trinidad Cardona, Nigerian Davido and Qatari Aisha.
