World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies set for June 11 in three nations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will commence with unique opening ceremonies on June 11 across Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Each country's ceremony aims to celebrate its culture while promoting unity through football. The events will begin 90 minutes before their respective opening matches, featuring prominent artists like J Balvin, Tyla, and Maná, and will collectively last around 90 minutes. This World Cup will mark the largest tournament to date, comprising 104 matches hosted in 16 cities. Mexico's first match against South Africa follows the ceremony in Mexico City, while Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, and the US faces Paraguay in Los Angeles.
- •Opening ceremonies will feature artists from each host country.
- •Mexico City will host the tournament's first ceremony at Mexico City Stadium.
- •Ceremonies focus on cultural themes to unite the nations.
- •Each event will last approximately 16-30 minutes before the matches.
- •The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
- 12:18 PMCBS Sports — World Cup opening ceremony: How to watch, who's performing, start time, halftime show, what to know
"The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
"Three opening ceremonies will be taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and here's what to know
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:33 PMWorld Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
- CBS SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:18 PMWorld Cup opening ceremony: How to watch, who's performing, start time, halftime show, what to know
Three opening ceremonies will be taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and here's what to know
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