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Live: 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Canada
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Live: 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Canada

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 World Cup celebrations continue with opening ceremonies in Canada and the United States on June 12, 2026.
  • Following the event in Mexico, Canada's ceremony features Canadian artists Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara.
  • The Canadian ceremony, held at BMO Field in Toronto, aims to showcase the country's cultural diversity before the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match.

The festivities for the 2026 World Cup are extending across North America with opening ceremonies scheduled for Canada and the United States on Friday, June 12, 2026. These events follow the spectacle held in Mexico, with the Canadian ceremony set to commence at 12:30 PM local time, and the U.S. event at 6:30 PM.

Canada's opening ceremony is taking place at the BMO Field in Toronto. The event is headlined by renowned Canadian singer Michael Bublé, accompanied by fellow artists Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara. The lineup also includes Palestinian artist Elyanna and French singer Vegedream. The approximately 90-minute production is designed to highlight Canada's rich cultural diversity.

The ceremony precedes the opening match of the tournament for the host nation, pitting Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Organizers anticipate a full stadium for what is described as one of the tournament's most significant celebrations, setting the stage for the kickoff of the global football event.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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