Qatar World Cup underway at last

Morgan Freeman with Ghanim Al-Muftah at the World Cup Opening ceremony (SBS).jpg

Morgan Freeman with Ghanim Al-Muftah at the World Cup Opening ceremony Source: SBS News

After the long build up, the FIFA Football World Cup is finally here, getting underway with a spectacular opening ceremony - with some surprises. The first match followed the ceremony, with Ecuador taking on host nation Qatar, playing their first ever World Cup game.



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