North America hosts a trio of opening ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup. Here's who will perform the national anthem at Canada's festivities.

The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.

Mexico, the USA and Canada will all put on displays this week

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Este jueves se abre la Copa con una fiesta previa en el Azteca de México.El viernes será el turno de Canadá y Estados Unidos, antes de sus partidos.Shakira, Andra Bocellli,…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with three ceremonies in each host nation. Here's how to watch all three from the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with star-studded opening ceremonies across North America. Here's every performer set to take the stage in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles.

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With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.

The tournament pageantry spreads to Mexico City, Toronto and Southern California. Here's what to know and when to tune in.

Across Mexico and Canada, the World Cup starts the festivities with a star-studded lineup

Mexico's opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 is the first of the three, beginning at 1:30pm ET ahead of a 3pm kickoff.

World Cup 2026 kicks off with a glittering opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Azteca, led by Shakira, Burna Boy and Tyla, as FIFA’s first tri-nation tournament launches across…

The World Cup 2026 opens with a vibrant ceremony as Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and a cavalcade of Latino stars blend with Indigenous Mexican displays at the Estadio Azteca.

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North America hosts a trio of opening ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup. Here's who will perform the national anthem at Canada's festivities.

Both feature on the tournament's official album and bring different routes into global pop

A star-studded event in Toronto will raise the curtain on Canada’s campaign