2026 World Cup to Feature Three Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, and US

The 2026 World Cup, the first with 48 teams, will break tradition with three distinct opening ceremonies across its North American hosts: Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

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the first and most important opening is the Azteca stadium in Mexico City.

Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium will host the inaugural ceremony on June 11, preceding the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The event promises a star-studded lineup including Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, J Balvin, and Maná, kicking off at 2:30 PM Paraguayan time.

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Mexico faces South Africa at 4:00 PM.

The following day, June 12, ceremonies will take place in Canada and the United States. Toronto's BMO Field will host Canada's event, described as a "journey through Canada," featuring artists like Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé. Later that day, the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host the U.S. ceremony, which will include performances by Katy Perry, Future, and Anitta, before the match where Paraguay makes its return to the tournament after 16 years against the United States.

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The event begins at 2:30 PM, Paraguayan time, and features stars like Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.