“Mi Gente” from Mexico City? “Head Over Feet” before headers and free kicks? “March Madness” in … June? Let’s see what exactly is in store, as the 2026 World Cup commences with three different opening ceremonies across its trio of host nations.Musicians are lined up to perform atop pitches before group-stage introductions in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Each country’s show will evoke specific national imagery. The long list of featured artists hints at elaborate sets. Hype should be high as the largest bracket in tournament history breaks its seal. Here’s what to know and when to tune in for all three ceremonies.How to watch the World Cup opening ceremonies (U.S. viewers)
Venues: Estadio Azteca — Mexico City; BMO Field — Toronto; SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, Calif.
Dates: June 11-12
Starts: 90 minutes before each match
GameTime (ET)TVStreamMexico vs. South Africa3 p.m., Thu.Fox,TelemundoFubo (Watch Now)Canada vs.Bosnia and Herzegovina3 p.m., Fri.Fox,TelemundoFubo (Watch Now)U.S. vs. Paraguay9 p.m., Fri.Fox,TelemundoFubo (Watch Now)The opening ceremonies will also be available for free on Tubi, the over-the-top streaming app owned by Fox. Fox is free over the air and streams with a Fox One subscription.Mexico’s opening ceremonyMexico last hosted the World Cup in 1986. Its opening ceremony celebrated Indigenous culture through dance and design. The set also brought out marching bands and mariachi performers, with sprawling cutaways to Chichén Itzá and seaside Mayan architecture.This year’s ceremony features the following artists:
