Fans SLAM the BBC on social media for lacklustre opening credits for Qatar 2022 coverage

'Worst World Cup opening credits of all time': Fans SLAM the BBC for lacklustre intro for Qatar 2022 with some even accusing the broadcaster of being 'very discriminatory' for excluding footage of the host nation 

Ahead of hosts Qatar opening game against Ecuador the broadcaster debuted its opening credits that will be used throughout the tournament to a decidedly negative reception online.

• BBC unveiled its World Cup opening credits ahead of the tournament kick-off
• Sequence features iconic moments accompanied by remixed commentary
• But the credits received widespread criticism from supporters on social media
• Some fans called the broadcaster 'discriminatory' for failing to feature Qatar 

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale are among the contemporary stars featured in the 46-second piece, but despite the undeniable star power fans were less than impressed online.

@KojoBlack_ wrote: 'That's gotta be the worst World Cup opening credits of all time from BBC'.

Another user added that the sequence failed to live up to Italia 90's iconic opening: 'Sorry, terrible opening #FIFAWorldCup BBC credits. Not exactly Nessun Dorma'.