Producing one opening ceremony for a global sporting event like the FIFA World Cup Ceremony is an intense undertaking. So imagine what it's like to produce three in two days. That was the undertaking for Balich Wonder Studio,

Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opener In Mexico City! The 2026 World Cup begins with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca before Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match on Thursday,

Shakira, Michael Bublé and Katy Perry will headline the FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies

Ahead of the event, Fatehi described the performance as a "homecoming," noting that she left Toronto years ago to pursue a career in India's entertainment industry and never imagined returning to her hometown for an event as significant as the FIFA World Cup.

Canada hosts the second of the 2026 World Cup's three opening ceremonies.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with a performance of the official anthem, ‘DNA,’ by Andrea Bocelli and Ejae, ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. David Guetta and Megan Thee Stallion feature on the song but were not in attendance.

The Colombian pop star delivered an upbeat performance of her and Nigerian singer Burna Boy's song, "Dai Dai."

Three countries, three celebrations and a global lineup of artists will launch the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s everything to know before kickoff.

With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada​, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.

The three World Cup opening ceremonies will be held on the first two days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The opening ceremony in Mexico City is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT. That's 90 minutes before the tournament's first game, between Mexico and South Africa, kicks off.

SoFi Stadium hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening in Los Angeles, featuring musical headliners Katy Perry, Tyla, Lisa and more