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Niagara Falls to feature light show for World Cup kickoff tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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Summary

Niagara Falls will be illuminated tonight at 10 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 15-minute light show will showcase the colors of the three host nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States, along with the colors of each participating country during the group stage. Following the opening display, the Falls will be lit in green, white, and red for Mexico’s first game. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 500 tickets will be distributed to working families, first responders, and military families, along with shuttle bus tickets to New York New Jersey Stadium. This initiative aims to make the World Cup experience more accessible for New Yorkers.

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By the Numbers

•Light show begins at 10 p.m. tonight for World Cup kickoff.
•Falls will display colors of host nations and participating teams.
•Governor Hochul announces 500 free tickets for New Yorkers.
•Special illuminations will continue throughout the tournament.
•Future light displays timed to key moments during the World Cup.

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To kick off the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Falls will be illuminated with a customized light show featuring the colors of the three host nations (Canada, Mexico and the United States), followed by a sequence showing the colors of each participating country as part of the group stage. The 15-minute light show will be displayed at 10 p.m. tonight, along with the nightly fireworks, to celebrate the ...
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