The 2014 World Cup opening ceremony promises to be a truly grand affair, with a notable gathering of world leaders. Among the dignitaries present will be:
African heads of state:
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José Eduardo dos Santos (Angola)
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Ali Bongo Ondimba (Gabon)
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Denis Sassou Nguesso (Congo)
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John Dramani Mahama (Ghana)
Other international leaders and personalities:
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Dilma Rousseff (Brazil, host country president)
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Michelle Bachelet (Chile)
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Zoran Milanovic (Croatia)
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Rafael Correa (Ecuador)
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Tamin Bin Hamad al-Thani (Qatar)
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Desiré Bouterse (Suriname)
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Evo Morales (Bolivia)
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Horacio Cartes (Paraguay)
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José Mujica (Uruguay)
Additionally, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend, adding to the global significance of the event.
This diverse assembly highlights the World Cup’s global reach, bringing together leaders from across continents to celebrate the kickoff of the tournament in Brazil.
