Shakira at Global Citizen x FIFA World Cup Final Panel at Global Citizen NOW held at Spring Studios on May 14, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Stephanie Augello/Variety via Getty Images)
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is getting a star-studded kickoff. The tournament is hosting three opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States, and each celebration will include performances from global artists, including Shakira, Burna Boy, Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Alanis Morissette and more.
The celebrations begin in Mexico City on June 11 before moving to Toronto and Los Angeles the following day. In addition to airing live performances, each ceremony will showcase the culture, music and spirit of its host nation.
The three ceremonies will take place ahead of Group A matches. Mexico’s opening event will precede the tournament’s first game between Mexico and South Africa on June 11. On June 12, Toronto will host Canada’s opening ceremony before Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Los Angeles will stage the U.S. celebration ahead of the United States’ opening match against Paraguay.
From Grammy-winning musicians and international pop stars to actors, here are all the performers set to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s three opening ceremonies.
Who Is Performing At The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony In Mexico?
PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 18: Burna Boy performs live on stage at Stade de France on April 18, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
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Shakira and Burna Boy are set to headline the inaugural World Cup celebration. The pair recently released “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and will be joined by Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Tyla and Ryan Castro.
Fernández will sing Mexico’s national anthem before the tournament’s opening match, while Tyla will perform South Africa’s national anthem.
Mexican-American actress and producer Salma Hayek Pinault was selected as the FIFA World Cup 2026 ambassador and will welcome soccer fans to Mexico City ahead of kickoff. Additionally, Ryan Castro will join J Balvin on stage for a “special performance,” according to FIFA.
Full list of performers in Mexico City:
- Alejandro Fernandez
- Belinda
- Burna Boy
- Danny Ocean
- J Balvin
- Lila Downs
- Los Angeles Azules
- Mana
- Shakira
- Tyla
- Ryan Castro
- Salma Hayek Pinaut
Who Is Performing At The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony In Canada?
Canadian singer, actor and record producer with Italian citizenship Michael Bublé performs in concert at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan. Milan (Italy), February 4th, 2023 (Photo by Elena Di Vincenzo/Archivio Elena Di Vincenzo/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
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Canada’s opening ceremony in Toronto will feature a lineup of Canadian and international talent, including Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.
Additional guests include actor Will Arnett and violinist Aleksandar Gajić. According to FIFA, the ceremony will celebrate Canada’s culture and diversity while connecting fans to the broader World Cup festivities taking place across North America.
Full list of performers in Toronto:
- Alanis Morissette
- Alessia Cara
- Elyanna
- Jessie Reyez
- Michael Bublé
- Nora Fatehi
- Sanjoy
- Vegedream
- William Prince
- Aleksandar Gajić
- Will Arnett
Who Is Performing At The 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony In The U.S.?
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Performing at the U.S. opening ceremony in Los Angeles are Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa and Rema, ahead of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s first match of the tournament.
Country duo Dan + Shay will give their rendition of the U.S. national anthem, while Paraguayan folk-pop group Purahei Soul will sing Paraguay’s national anthem ahead of kickoff.
Actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis, best known for his role in Ted Lasso, is also scheduled to appear as a FIFA World Cup 2026 ambassador and welcome fans to Los Angeles.
Full list of performers in Los Angeles:
- Anitta
- Future
- Katy Perry
- Lisa
- Rema
- Dan + Shay
- Purahei Soul
- Jason Sudeikis
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