Watch World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Online

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is breaking tradition with not one, but three dazzling opening ceremonies spread across North America. The celebrations ignite in Mexico City on June 11, continue in Toronto on June 12, and culminate later that same day in Los Angeles. Each host nation will showcase its culture and star power, with performances from global icons like Shakira, Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Burna Boy, Michael Bublé, Anitta, Future, and many others.

Fans won’t miss a beat; the ceremonies will be broadcast by FIFA’s official partners and streamed live on digital platforms, so no matter where you are, you can join in the excitement by subscribing at FIFAWCLiveTV.com. FIFA WC Live TV offers budget-friendly streaming packages worldwide. So don’t be late; visit our website and enjoy the FIFA World Cup's complete 104 matches live stream as well as full replays.

World Cup 2026 Opening ceremony Dates and Times

Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)  
Thursday, June 11, 2026
11:30 AM local time (6:30 PM BST / 10:30 PM PKT)
The ceremony will start before the Mexico vs South Africa match

Toronto (BMO Field)  
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:30 PM local time (11:30 PM BST / 3:30 AM PKT, June 13)
The ceremony will begin before the match Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina

Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)  
Friday, June 12, 2026
4:30 PM local time (12:30 AM BST / 4:30 AM PKT, June 13)
The ceremony will kick off before the match USA vs. Paraguay.

Who will perform the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony?

Performers List of Mexico, the USA, and Canada

Mexico Ceremony
Shakira & Burna Boy will perform the FIFA official anthem “Dai Dai," and Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Tyla will also perform at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City

Canada Ceremony
Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Elyanna, Vegedream, William Prince, and Sanjoy will perform at BMO Field in Toronto.

USA Ceremony
Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta, and Future will perform at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium.