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The 2026 World Cup will feature three separate opening ceremonies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, all run by the same person who was behind the opening ceremonies for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Marco Balich, who orchestrated this year’s Winter Olympics, told NBC 4 Los Angeles that each ceremony is unified by certain themes, including “the celebration of sports, [and] the passion for soccer, symbolized by the cup itself.”
Each ceremony will also feature speeches, a parade of flags, the presentation of the match ball and musical performances that will run about 30 minutes long.
Here is what you need to know about when each country’s opening ceremony will take place and who will perform at each ceremony.
When will the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies take place?
The first opening ceremony will take place in Mexico City, Mexico, on Thursday, June 11, at 12:30 p.m. ET, right before the Mexico City–South Africa match.
The second opening ceremony will take place in Toronto, Canada, on Friday, June 12, at 1:30 p.m. ET, right before the Canada-Bosnia and Herzegovina match.
The final opening ceremony will take place in the U.S. in Los Angeles, also on Friday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET, right before the U.S.–Paraguay match.
According to CNET, each opening ceremony will take place 90 minutes before each match is supposed to start.
Who will perform at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City?
Latin music icon Shakira and Burna Boy will perform “Dai Dai,” the official song for the World Cup, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J. Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla will also perform, according to NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Who will perform at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto?
Alanis Morissette will headline the opening ceremony at BMO Field/Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Canada.
Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince are also scheduled to perform, according to CNET.
Who will perform at the 2026 World Cup ceremony in Los Angeles?
Katy Perry will headline the opening ceremony at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium.
She will be joined by LISA, Rema, Anitta and Future, according to NBC 4 Los Angeles.
Will the 2026 World Cup host a closing ceremony?
No, but there will be a halftime show during the final match on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Featured performances will include Madonna, BTS, Shakira and other special guests.
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