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Women's World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony: Highlights and Twitter Reaction

Rob Blanchette@@_Rob_BX.com LogoFeatured ColumnistJune 7, 2019

An overview of the opening ceremony ahead of the Women's World Cup Group A soccer match between France and South Korea, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Francois Mori/Associated Press

The opening ceremony of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup took place in France on Friday, with the action set to start as the hosts play South Korea.

The Paris crowd ramped up the anticipation and atmosphere as they were entertained by French singer Jain before the first game of the tournament.

The competition's official Twitter account thanked the performer.

FIFA Women's World Cup @FIFAWWC

Thank you for an incredible performance, @Jainmusic! #DareToShine https://t.co/UCz0rItJJs

A brief presentation of dancing and song was accompanied by a fly-past by the French military.

Broadcaster Toby Earle tweeted about the fanfare: 

Toby Earle @TobyonTV

A French Air Force acrobatic team did an unexpected flyover at the #FIFAWWC opening ceremony & Gabby Logan called them the ‘Rouge Arrows’. Terrific stuff

Futball Select shared further highlights of the ceremony:

Futball Select @futballselect

#FIFAWWC Opening Ceremony was Lit ! #DareToShine https://t.co/DLAgB0YYTk

The United States enter the competition as holders and the No. 1 ranked team in the world.

Germany, England and France will all have excellent opportunities to win the competition on European soil, but the Stars and Stripes will expect to retain their title.

The final will be held on July 7 in Lyon.