The 2022 World Cup officially kicked off in Qatar on Sunday, beginning weeks of competition in the world’s most popular sport. But even as soccer’s stars take the world stage, the first World Cup to take place in a Middle Eastern and Muslim country remains dogged by more than a decade’s worth of questions and controversies.
The World Cup is finally upon us.Hosts Qatar will be beginning the tournament for us when they take on Ecuador later today. First, however, BTS star Jung Kook will start festivities for the opening ceremony as the official act, which is being held at the Al Bayt Stadium.US artist Diplo, DJ Calvin Harris and Jamaican singer Sean Paul will also be performing at the FIFA Fan festival, which will run over the 29 days of the tournament.Background reading World Cup fixtures and full scheduleWorld Cup group tactical guides: Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group HYour guide to every team at Qatar 2022World Cup 2022 injuries: Who's out, who's doubtful?Why the Qatar World Cup is controversialPodcast: Qatar World Cup how did we get here?Tifo Football: The Qatar World Cup explained(Photo: Getty Images)