The FIFA World Cup has expanded for the 2026 edition and for the first time the tournament will include three separate opening ceremonies
Why are there three World Cup opening ceremonies?
This year marks the first time a FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by three separate nations.
To honour the unique cultural identity of each host country, FIFA made the unprecedented decision to organise a trilogy of individual opening ceremonies.
When is the Mexico ceremony?
The first official ceremony will take place today, Thursday, June 11, at 1:30pm ET (6:30pm UK time) in the historic Mexico City Stadium, also known as Estadio Azteca.
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