The opening ceremony began with some wonderfully choreographed dancing by various performers. (Image: Reuters)
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Part of the performance included dancers carrying LED screens and forming a giant screen together, to display images from the tournament. (Image: Reuters)
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Pop sensation Nicky Jam performed one of his hit singles. (Image: Reuters)
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Nicky Jam was soon joined by Era Istrefi for the performance of the World Cup theme "Live It Up". (Image: Reuters)
The performance of "Live It Up" was rounded off by Will Smith, with a rap section of his own. (Image: Reuters)
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Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho also joined in on the festivities with a conga drum flanked by other performers. (Image: Reuters)
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German football legend, and captain of the team that won the previous tournament, Phillip Lahm, presented the World Cup trophy before the game. (Image: Reuters)
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The ceremony was also attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, France President Emmanuel Macron, Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as well as Croatia Football Federation President and football legend Davor Suker. (Image: Reuters)
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