2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Schedule: How To Watch In Mexico, Canada And The U.S.
•The 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies will take place in Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. on June 11 and 12.
•Mexico City will feature Shakira and Burna Boy, while Toronto will host Alanis Morissette and others.
•Los Angeles will showcase Anitta, Katy Perry, and other artists during its opening ceremony.
BusinessHollywood & Entertainment2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Schedule: How To Watch In Mexico, Canada And The U.S.ByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 10:20am EDTJun 11, 2026, 10:20am EDTVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 03: Aerial view of Science World after the completion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball installation on June 03, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Built as the signature Expo Centre for Expo 86, the landmark's geodesic dome has been transformed with 131 custom-shaped panels into a giant recreation of the Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of the tournament's arrival in Vancouver. (Photo by Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe 2026 World Cup gets underway today with planned celebrations across North America. Three opening ceremonies will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States ahead of the first three Group A matches of the tournament.The opening ceremonies kick off June 11 in Mexico City, where Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy are scheduled to headline. The pair recently released "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’ll be joined by Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.ForbesThe Highest-Paid Players At The 2026 World CupBy Brett KnightOn June 12, Toronto will host Canada’s opening ceremony, featuring performances by Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince, among others.Los Angeles will host the U.S. opening ceremony also on June 12, with performances by Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa and Rema. Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul will sing the competing nations’ national anthems during the pre-match ceremony. FIFA World...المصدر: Forbes Business | Source: Forbes Business
→The 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies will take place in Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. on June 11 and 12.
→Mexico City will feature Shakira and Burna Boy, while Toronto will host Alanis Morissette and others.
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