Three Opening Ceremonies and the Biggest Stars: Everything Ahead of the World Cup Kickoff
Shakira, who will break a record, Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Katy Perry are just some of the stars who will perform as part of the opening events for the World Cup, which for the first time will begin with three matches in three different stadiums.
Ben Goldfriend, 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, 22:00) at the iconic Azteca Stadium, tomorrow (Friday, 22:00) in Toronto, and early Saturday morning (4:00) in California.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico Artists: Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin, Tila, Mana and Alejandro Fernández. Match: Mexico - South Africa
BMO Stadium in Toronto Artists: Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna and Jessie Reyez Match: Canada -
SOFI Stadium in California Artists: Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Anitta, Rema and Tila Match: USA - Paraguay
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