Morocco's opening ceremony was world class standard - seamless, colourful, rich storytelling, innovative, symbolic, very evocative music and choreography Top-notch production befitting a World Cup opening ceremony. Very spectacular! The only drawback was the absence of subtitles/translation for non-french speakers watching on TV. Or that was SuperSport's fault? #AfricanFootball #afcon2025morocco #AFCON2025 | Esinam Osei

Soccer_zone11 on Instagram: "Russia shocked the world during the World Cup opening ceremony with a moment that felt bigger than football itself. The stadium was alive with light and emotion and then silence slowly took over as the singer stepped forward. Her voice rose with purity and power and in seconds it sent goosebumps through millions watching across the globe. It was not about fireworks or noise but about feeling and pride and a deep sense of unity that only football can create. Inside th