Spectacular closing ceremony brings down the curtain on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Tens of thousands of soccer fans wearing French and Argentinian colours gathered at Doha's Lusail stadium where the 2022 World Cup ends with a dream-like scenario for Qatar: a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, both stars of Doha-owned Paris St Germain. The spectacular closing ceremony kicked off inside the stadium with dancers celebrating 'A Night to Remember'. Thirty minutes before kick-off, the stadium appeared three-quarters full.

Nora Fatehi performs during the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Credit: AFP Photo

Fireworks go off as artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Credit: AFP Photo

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup ahead of the football final match. Credit: AFP Photo

US-Nigerian singer Davido performs at the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha. Credit: AFP Photo

Actress Nora Fatehi performs during the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Credit: AFP Photo

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Credit: AFP Photo

Performers in their elements during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 closing ceremony. Credit: Reuters Photo

Qatari singer Dana Al Fardan performs during the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Credit: AFP Photo

Davido, Ozuna and Gims perform during the closing ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha. Credit: AFP Photo