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2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Schedule: How To Watch In Mexico, Canada And The U.S.

The 2026 World Cup gets underway today with planned celebrations across North America. Three opening ceremonies will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States ahead of the first three Group A matches of the tournament.

The opening ceremonies kick off June 11 in Mexico City, where Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy are scheduled to headline. The pair recently released "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’ll be joined by Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.

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On June 12, Toronto will host Canada’s opening ceremony, featuring performances by Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince, among others.

Los Angeles will host the U.S. opening ceremony also on June 12, with performances by Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa and Rema. Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul will sing the competing nations’ national anthems during the pre-match ceremony. FIFA World Cup 2026 ambassador and Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis is slated to welcome fans to L.A.

Here’s how to watch each of the World Cup opening ceremonies, including start times, where to tune in live and which teams will be taking the field.

What Time Is The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony In Mexico?

The first World Cup opening ceremony will take place at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The event is scheduled to begin 90 minutes before Mexico faces South Africa in the tournament's opening match at 3 p.m. ET.

How To Watch The Mexico 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

FOX will broadcast all three opening ceremonies in English, while Telemundo will provide Spanish-language coverage for viewers tuning in to the events in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Watch on TV: FOX, Telemundo

Stream online: FOX One, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream

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What Time Is The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony In Canada?

On June 12, Canada's World Cup journey starts in Toronto, where the second opening ceremony will be held before Canada's Group A match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The ceremony is expected to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET, ahead of kickoff at 3 p.m. ET that afternoon.

How To Watch The Canada 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Watch on TV: FOX, Telemundo

Stream online: FOX One, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream

What Time Is The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony In The U.S.?

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The final opening ceremony will take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 12, before the U.S. takes on Paraguay at 9:00 p.m. ET.