Egyptian artist Sherihan surprised attendees during the 2022 World Cup draw ceremony by opening the grand event on Friday evening. After a video presentation of the tournament's logo and a display of the official ball, Sherihan appeared to deliver a speech about humanity and the human journey, catching the audience off guard. Sherihan returned to the screen last year after a 20-year hiatus, receiving significant acclaim from the Egyptian public. She is regarded as an icon of Egyptian television, having gained fame in the 1980s for her dominance in Ramadan quiz programs, which earned her great popularity.