2026 World Cup to Feature Three Opening Ceremonies Across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will debut three separate opening ceremonies across its host nations—Mexico, Canada, and the United States—on June 11-12. Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca hosts the first (June 11) with Shakira and Burna Boy; Toronto’s BMO Field follows (June 12) with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé; Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium concludes (June 12) with Katy Perry and Future. Each ceremony precedes a host-nation match, airing on FOX and Telemundo.
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USA's 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Set for June 11 at SoFi Stadium
The United States will host its 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on June 11, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, before the USA vs Paraguay Group D match. The ceremony, starting at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET, features headliner Katy Perry along with Future, Tyla, Lisa from Blackpink, Rema, and Anitta. It completes the three-host opening format after Mexico City and Toronto. The match kicks off at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET, with the USMNT facing Paraguay in a crucial group stage game. Opta gives the US a 32.83% chance to win Group D and 76.94% to reach the Round of 32. Notable political figures Marco Rubio, Sean Duffy, and Markwayne Mullin are expected to attend, while Donald Trump will not. The ceremony will be broadcast by BBC in the UK and Fox/Telemundo in the US.
Yardbarker: Soccer2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles: Trump Absent, Katy Perry to Perform
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles will feature a star-studded lineup including Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla, with a 13-minute show designed to be interactive for fans. U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend the match between the United States and Paraguay. Dan + Shay will perform the American national anthem. FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the ceremony's scale as reflecting the tournament's global significance. The ceremony begins 90 minutes before kickoff, with stadium doors opening four hours prior.
Home Football - actualités2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Schedule: How To Watch In Mexico, Canada And The U.S.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with three opening ceremonies across North America on June 11-12. Mexico City hosts the first ceremony on June 11 at 1:30 p.m. ET, headlined by Shakira and Burna Boy, 90 minutes before Mexico faces South Africa. Toronto's ceremony on June 12 at 1:30 p.m. ET features Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé before Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina. Los Angeles concludes with a ceremony at 7:30 p.m. ET on June 12, starring Katy Perry and Future, ahead of the U.S. match against Paraguay. All ceremonies air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with streaming on FOX One, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Forbes - BusinessWhat to know about World Cup opening ceremonies: Kickoffs in U.S., Mexico, Canada
The 2026 World Cup will feature three separate opening ceremonies across its host nations: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The ceremonies will take place on June 11-12, 2026, starting 90 minutes before each match. Mexico's ceremony at Estadio Azteca will feature artists including J Balvin, Shakira, Burna Boy, and Maná, and is expected to last 16 minutes and 30 seconds. Canada's ceremony will be at BMO Field in Toronto, and the U.S. ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The ceremonies will be broadcast on Fox and Telemundo, and available for streaming on Fubo and Tubi. Shakira, who performed the most successful World Cup anthem 'Waka Waka,' will also co-headline the World Cup final halftime show with BTS and Madonna.
Soccer - The Athletic2026 World Cup Opening: Three-Country Ceremonies with Shakira, Vegedream, and Other Stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will kick off with a unique three-part opening ceremony spanning Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles. The first ceremony at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on Thursday evening features a 'papel picado' theme and performances by Shakira (singing the anthem 'Dai Dai' with Burna Boy), J Balvin, Lila Downs, and others, before the Mexico vs. South Africa match. A second ceremony in Toronto on Friday includes French rapper Vegedream alongside Canadian artists Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, and William Prince, ahead of Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. The third ceremony in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, before USA vs. Paraguay, will feature Katy Perry, Tyla, Anitta, and Future, celebrating American cultural diversity. The article notes controversies around US access restrictions but focuses on the festive opening events.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu2026 World Cup: Three Opening Ceremonies Announced for Mexico, Canada, and United States
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies for the first time, one in each host nation. The first ceremony takes place on June 11 in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium before Mexico vs. South Africa. The second occurs on June 12 in Toronto's BMO Field before Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. The third is on June 12-13 in Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium before USA vs. Paraguay. Each ceremony will feature local artists: Katy Perry (US), Vegedream (likely for Canada or Mexico), and Anitta (likely for Mexico or US). FIFA will also debut a new national anthem protocol. RMC Sport provides full details on broadcast times and locations.
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