World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Musician Photographs – Billboard

The 2022 FIFA World Cup formally concluded Sunday (Dec. 18) when Argentina and France confronted off for the esteemed soccer title. Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory within the sport, which got here to an in depth after the workforce beat France 4-2 following a penalty kick shootout. The World Cup additionally resulted in a collection of thrilling performances from a number of the world’s greatest musicians, which continued all through the monthlong match.

The opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup came about Nov. 20 on the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, and despatched BTS ARMY right into a tizzy, as Jung Kook appeared on the stage — notably with out the remainder of the Okay-pop septet to accompany him — to carry out “Dreamers,” one of many many official songs that seem within the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack. Through the efficiency of “Dreamers,” the BTS singer was joined by Fahad Al Kubaisi.

Latin music stars have been additionally in attendance on the World Cup, notably Maluma and Ozuna. Maluma took the stage with Lebanese singer Mryiam Fare for his or her track “Tukoh Taka,” which additionally options Nicki Minaj and serves as one of many official FIFA Fan Pageant songs. Ozuna took the stage alongside French-Congolese rapper Gims (in a mash-up efficiency together with Davido and Aisha) to carry out a stay rendition of their monitor “Arbho” on the video games’ closing ceremony.

See pictures from all of the musicians featured on this 12 months’s FIFA World Cup beneath.