World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start with opening ceremonies in the three host countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. These ceremonies will highlight each country's culture and take place just before their first matches in the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be the first to have opening ceremonies in three countries at the same time.
- The host countries are the United States, Mexico, and Canada; Canada is hosting for the first time.
- The tournament will have a record 104 matches in 16 host cities.
- Opening ceremonies begin 90 minutes before each host country's first game.
- Each ceremony will showcase unique cultural elements: Canada with a cultural mosaic, Mexico with traditional papel picado art, and the US with a glowing trophy theme.
- The ceremonies will be produced by Marco Balich, known for Olympic ceremonies.
- Mexico will play South Africa, Canada will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the US will meet Paraguay in their opening games.
- The tournament’s final match will be held in New York City on July 19, 2026.
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