2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony – Full List of Artists; start time, streaming information

Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a stadium that will go down in history as the first stadium to host matches in three FIFA World Cups.

The opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium, taking place 90 minutes before kick-off, will bring together some of the most exciting voices in global music.

When and where is the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026?

There will be three opening ceremonies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with individual shows in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America.

Time and location of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony:

Full line-up of the opening ceremony in Mexico:

• Alejandro Fernandez

• Belinda

• Danny Ocean

• J Balvin

• Lila Downs

• The Blue Angels

• Manna

• Silence

Full line-up of the opening ceremony in Canada:

• Alanis Morissette

• Alessia Cara

• I would take it

• Jessie Reyez

• Michael Buble

• Nora Fatehi

• Sanjoy

• Vegdream

• Willem Prins

Full US Opening Ceremony line-up:

• Anita

• Future

• Katy Perry

• Lisa

• Rema

• Silence

Where and how can you watch the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony can be viewed on the following platforms:

• India: ZEE5, Unite8 Sports

• United States – Fox Sports, Telemundo

• United Kingdom – BBC, ITV

• Bosnia and Herzegovina – Arena Sport

• Canada – Bellmedia

• Mexico – Televisa Univision, TV Azteca

• Paraguay – Trece, Unicanal, GEN TV, Popu TV

Published on June 11, 2026