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What time is World Cup opening ceremony? Live stream, schedule and performers for Mexico vs. South Africa match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Are you planning on watching all 104 World Cup matches this summer? Maybe you're only tuning into the knockouts or the final, or maybe you're just going to follow your team.
Perhaps you're going to watch the opening ceremony to see some of the biggest global music performers and then ignore the actual soccer. If that's the case you've come to the right place!
Mexico, Canada and USA are all co-hosting the tournament this summer which means all three nations will be showcasing an opening ceremony ahead of their first matches.
The Sporting News looks at the key details for the opening ceremony, including how to watch the acts and the expected start time.
What time does Mexico World Cup 2026 opening ceremony start?
The opening World Cup ceremony gets underway on Thursday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. local time at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Here's how that time translates across North America time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thurs, June 11 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thurs, June 11 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thurs, June 11 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thurs, June 11 | 10:30 a.m. |
Mexico World Cup 2026 opening ceremony live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the opening ceremony in Canada:
- TV channel: TSN 1, CTV
- Live stream: TSN via Amazon Prime, TSN+, CTV app
The opening match between Mexico and South Africa will be broadcast on CTV and TSN 1 with streaming options available on their dedicated platforms.
With the opening ceremony set to start 90 mins before the 3 p.m ET kickoff, TSN and CTV are expected to show the opening ceremony during their pre-game build-up.
TSN can also be added as a separate subscription channel on Amazon Prime with fans able to access all of TSN's live and on demand content.
Who is performing at Mexico World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
With co-hosts Mexico, USA and Canada all hosting their own opening ceremony for their first match we're set to see plenty of big names before kickoff.
Leading the line in Mexico will see Shakira and Burna Boy, who are set to perform Dai Dai, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song.
Other performers set to take to the stage include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla.
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Thursday, June 11
- Mexico vs. South Africa (3 p.m.)
- South Korea vs. Czechia (10 p.m.)
Friday, June 12
- Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina (3 p.m.)
- USA vs. Paraguay (9 p.m.)
MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
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