Actor and singer Nora Fatehi stole the spotlight with her high-energy performance at a FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony event in Canada on Friday. She took the stage alongside music producers WajDream and Sanjoy to perform the tournament anthem, drawing widespread attention online as videos from the event quickly gained traction across social media platforms.Dressed in a bold red cutout outfit and sporting her trademark wavy hairstyle, Nora impressed fans with her dynamic dance routines and stage presence. Her act featured a large ensemble of dancers, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the ceremony.— norafatehi (@norafatehi) The celebrations extended across North America, with singer Katy Perry headlining a separate opening event in Los Angeles on June 12. The star-studded lineup also included international artists such as Anitta, Future, Lisa, Rema and Tyla.Spectacular Opening Ceremonies Across Host NationsMexico City's opening ceremony featured performances from global stars Shakira and Burna Boy, who delivered the first live performance of the tournament's official anthem, "Dai Dai." Other artists on the bill included Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Maná.Meanwhile, Toronto hosted another grand celebration featuring Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Eliana, Jessie Reyez and Michael Bublé.— mood_heart_love (@mood_heart_love) With 48 teams participating, the 2026 edition is the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The tournament will culminate with the final on July 19.FIFA World Cup Final to Feature Historic Halftime ShowFor the first time ever, FIFA will stage a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Madonna, Shakira and BTS are among the artists confirmed to headline the event. The show is being curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay and produced in partnership with Global Citizen, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.Did Nora Fatehi Receive a Performance Fee?According to media reports, Nora Fatehi and several other artists participating in FIFA World Cup opening events are not receiving direct performance fees.— mda524360 (@mda524360) Reports suggest that while performers are not paid appearance charges, FIFA covers all event-related expenses. These include premium travel arrangements, accommodation, choreography, stage production, technical equipment, lighting, and other logistical costs.Industry reports indicate that this marks a departure from some previous World Cup editions, where performers occasionally received appearance fees or talent-related compensation. For the 2026 tournament, however, FIFA's focus appears to be on covering production and operational expenses rather than paying artists directly for their performances.