Soccer followers, it is formally your time to shine. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is ready to kick off on Nov. 20 and prolong by means of Dec. 18 in Qatar. Along the best way, 32 soccer groups from around the globe will compete within the World Cup, and you may watch all of it from the consolation of your individual house. The FIFA World Cup is ready to stream on Peacock, Fubo, and SlingTV, in addition to air throughout the FOX Sports channels and on Telemundo in Spanish. That’s not solely excellent news for soccer followers, it is excellent news for music followers, too.
This yr’s World Cup is ready to function a star-studded lineup of musicians. While the primary attraction would be the soccer stars competing for the celebrated FIFA World Cup, the sporting occasion additionally consists of performances from among the largest names in music from around the globe. On Nov. 12, BTS member Jeon Jungkook turned the newest artist to affix the roster of performers.
According to the official BTS Twitter, the famed Okay-pop star will participate within the opening ceremony. “Proud to announce that Jung Kook is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack & will carry out on the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!” the tweet learn.
In addition to Jungkook, different artists who’ve been confirmed for the occasion embody Calvin Harris, Diplo, Nora Fatehi, Trinidad Cardona, and Kizz Daniel. In a press launch, Diplo defined how excited he’s to be a part of the World Cup this yr. “I’ve been actually lucky to journey everywhere in the world and expertise completely different cultures by means of music,” he mentioned. “Wherever I’m, Jamaica, Spain, England, China, South Africa, and so on., soccer is a social fixed. Seeing so many followers from everywhere in the world in a single place — the FIFA Fan Festival is simply superior. Really trying ahead to it!”
Harris added, “I’m so excited to be taking part in for soccer followers from everywhere in the world at this yr’s FIFA Fan Festival.”
While Jungkook is ready to carry out on the opening ceremony, different performances will happen on the FIFA Fan Festival starting on Nov. 22 with Diplo and increasing by means of Dec. 10 when Harris is ready to shut out the competition. Additionally, the competition can even embody meals, native tradition, and leisure that is certain to maintain soccer followers busy in between video games.