[Photos] FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony

A performance of the national flags of the 32 teams competing at the 2022 World Cup during the opening ceremony of the tournament at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20

The mascot of the 2022 World Cup, La’eeb, appears at the opening ceremony at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20

Unique art performances at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20

The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Al Khor, Qatar helps fans remember images of mascots from past World Cups

Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20

Unique art performances at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20

A replica of the World Cup is shown before the opening match of the 2022 World Cup between the home team Qatar and Ecuador at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on November 20

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