DUBAI: Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna and Moroccan-Canadian star Nora Fatehi were among the headlining acts as Canada staged an historic opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, marking the first time the tournament has launched with interconnected celebrations across multiple host nations. Produced by renowned Italian creative director Marco Balich, the ceremonies in Toronto formed the second part of a three-country opening spectacle spanning Canada, the US and Mexico.

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