…Los Angeles — the world’s entertainment capital — will host a spectacular opening celebration on Friday, 12 June, launching a historic summer across the USA
…Opening Ceremony in Toronto takes place on Friday, 12 June, 90 minutes before kick-off
…Global artists including Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, William Prince to perform as part of the show
SAT MAY 09 2026-theGBJournal| The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will open with a landmark celebration across North America, highlighted by a spectacular opening ceremony in Los Angeles — the world’s entertainment capital — bringing together football, music and entertainment on a global stage.
On Friday, 12 June, the United States will welcome the world to Los Angeles for a defining moment in FIFA World Cup™ history. The opening ceremony at Los Angeles Stadium will launch a historic summer of football across the nation driven by culture, energy and the unifying power of the game.
Global superstars Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla will headline the celebrations in Los Angeles, with additional world-renowned artists still to be announced.
Together, they will bring the sound of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to life for a global audience, delivering a high-energy spectacle that reflects the scale, ambition and cultural power of the tournament itself.
“This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country.”
On Friday, 12 June, at 13:30 local time, Canada will take centre stage as it hosts its opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, welcoming the world with a vibrant celebration inspired by its communities, rich diversity and the unifying power of football.
Global music stars will help bring that story to life, with Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, William Prince and more among the artists performing.
Through music that reflects the energy and diversity of the tournament, the show will connect fans in Toronto to celebrations unfolding across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Produced in creative partnership with Balich Wonder Studio, the ceremony in Toronto Stadium builds on the shared vision of the tournament’s opening ceremonies across Canada, Mexico and the United States, each connected by one heartbeat while reflecting the identity of its host nation.
In Canada, that story comes to life through a reimagining of the FIFA World Cup Trophy as a mosaic, symbolising the people, cultures and communities that define the country.
“The opening ceremony in Toronto will be a powerful reflection of Canada’s identity and the energy surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“Through music, culture and unforgettable performances, we will welcome the world with a celebration that is uniquely Canadian while also connected to a larger story unfolding across Mexico and the United States. It will be a moment of pride, unity and anticipation as Canada takes its place on football’s biggest stage.”
The ceremony begins with a journey across Canada, as the countdown unfolds through moments that reflect the country from coast to coast to coast. A sense of welcome builds, carried by the people and their shared excitement, inviting the world to be part of this historic moment.
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