How & Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony: Time, Location, Live Streaming and TV Channels

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The 2026 World Cup starts today with a special and fresh opening ceremony unlike any in the tournament’s history. For the first time, FIFA is staging 3 separate opening ceremonies across the 3 host nations -Mexico, Canada, and the United States- to launch the first-ever 48-team World Cup.

The festivities start in Mexico City ahead of the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa.

Mexico City Opening Ceremony​

• Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m. local time (17:00 GMT)
• Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Stadium
• Opening Match: Mexico vs. South Africa
• Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. local time (19:00 GMT)

Two additional opening celebrations will follow on June 12 in Toronto and Los Angeles before Canada and the United States play their first matches of the competition.

Also Read:: USA Team World Cup 2026 Schedule: Match Timings, Dates and Venues

Who Is Performing?​

Shakira and Burna Boy will be the first live performance of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song, “Dai Dai.”

Then Andrea Bocelli will join David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, and EJAE for a performance of the tournament anthem, “DNA.”

The ceremony will also feature J Balvin and Ryan Castro, with their signature Colombian reggaeton to the pitch. Mexican music legend Alejandro Fernández will perform the Mexican national anthem, and it will be South African star Tyla for South Africa’s national anthem.

Fans can also expect performances from Belinda and Danny Ocean, alongside iconic Mexican groups Maná and Los Ángeles Azules. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lila Downs will showcase Mexico’s rich folkloric traditions during the celebration.

Special Guest​

Academy Award-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault will take part in the ceremony as a FIFA World Cup Ambassador, officially welcoming fans.

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How & Where to Watch the Opening Ceremony​

Region	TV Channels	Live Streaming	Time Zone
United States	FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo	FOX One, Peacock, Tubi	11:00 AM CT
United Kingdom	ITV1, BBC One	ITVX, BBC iPlayer	5:00 PM BST
France / Spain	M6, beIN Sports France/RTVE (La 1), Mediapro	M6+, beIN Sports	6:00 PM CEST
MENA	beIN SPORTS	RTVE Play, DAZN Spain	6:00 PM Tunisia / 7:00 PM Egypt / 9:00 PM UAE
Nigeria	DStv SuperSport, GOtv, StarTimes, NTA, SportyTV	DStv Stream, GOtv Stream, SportyTV	6:30 PM
South Africa	DStv SuperSport, GOtv, StarTimes, NTA, SportyTV	SABC Plus, DStv Stream	7:30 PM
India	Unite8 Sports 1 & 2	Zee5	10:30 PM IST
Japan	NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV	DAZN Japan	1:00 AM JST (June 12)
Australia	SBS	SBS On Demand	2:00 AM (June 12)

Then, after the opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium, the football take center stage with the first Group A match of the tournament Mexico face South Africa. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. local time in Mexico City (19:00 GMT).

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