LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More To Perform At The 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies
For the first time, the World Cup will have three opening ceremonies across the host countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Courtesy of @lalalalisa_m, @katyperry, Photographed by Catherine LoMedico
Recommended Video
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us, and the opening ceremonies of the three host countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — will feature performances from LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, and more.
The Mexico opening ceremony happens on June 11 at 1:30 AM (PH Time) at Banorte Stadium. It will feature performances from Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, J Balvin, Maná, Los Ángeles Azules, Lila Downs, Danny Ocean, and Tyla.
Meanwhile, the United States opening ceremony takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on June 12 at 3:00 AM (PH Time). It will feature performances from Perry, Tyla, Future, LISA, Anitta, and Rema.
The Canada opening ceremony is set at BMO Field in Toronto and will feature Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Elyanna, Sanjoy, and Vegedream.
Set to be expected to be the largest tournament in FIFA World Cup history with over 48 participating teams and matches across three host countries, the 2026 tournament kicks off on June 12 at 3:00 AM (PH Time).
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a global lineup including LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, and Michael Bublé. These artists will perform across three separate opening ceremonies in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Other notable performers include Anitta, Alanis Morissette, J Balvin, and Alejandro Fernández.
The United States opening ceremony takes place on June 12, 2026, at 3:00 AM PH Time. Hosted at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the event features a star-studded roster including Katy Perry, LISA, Future, and Rema, marking the official kickoff for matches hosted in the U.S.
The Mexico opening ceremony features Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, J Balvin, and Tyla. Held at Banorte Stadium on June 11 at 1:30 AM PH Time, the lineup also includes Maná, Los Ángeles Azules, Lila Downs, and Danny Ocean, celebrating the tournament’s return to Mexican soil.
Canada’s opening ceremony at BMO Field features Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, and Alessia Cara. The Toronto-based event also includes performances by Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, and Elyanna. This ceremony highlights both iconic Canadian talent and international artists to celebrate the historic three-nation hosting.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 participating teams, making it the largest tournament in FIFA history. Matches will be held across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, beginning with the opening matches and ceremonies on June 11 and 12, 2026.