Three Opening Ceremonies and the Biggest Stars: Everything Ahead of the World Cup Kickoff
Shakira, who is set to break a record, Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Katy Perry are just some of the stars who will perform as part of the World Cup opening events, which for the first time will begin with three matches in three different stadiums. Ben Goldfried, N12 Published: 11.06.26, 11:28 Shakira | Photo: Buda Mende, Getty Images
The 2026 World Cup, the first ever in which 48 national teams will play, is also the first to open three times in three separate ceremonies: tonight (Thursday, 10:00 p.m.) at the legendary Azteca Stadium, tomorrow (Friday, 10:00 p.m.) in Toronto, and early Saturday morning (4:00 a.m.) in California.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico Performers: Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin, Tila, Maná and Alejandro Fernández Match: Mexico vs. South Africa
BMO Stadium in Toronto Performers: Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Eliana and Jessie Reyez Match: Canada vs.
SOFI Stadium in California Performers: Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Anitta, Rema and Tila Match: USA vs. Paraguay
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