The 2026 World Cup will kick off with a unique opening ceremony format featuring three separate events across the co-host nations: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The ceremonies are scheduled for June 11 in Mexico and June 12 in Canada and the U.S. The Mexican ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will feature performances by stars such as Shakira and Burna Boy, along with other popular artists like J Balvin and Alejandro Fernandez. In Canada, the festivities at BMO Field in Toronto will be headlined by Alanis Morissette, with supporting performances from Alessia Cara and Michael Buble. The U.S. ceremony will conclude the celebrations at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, featuring Katy Perry and other artists like Future and Anitta. Each ceremony will highlight the rich cultural heritage of the host nations and set the stage for the tournament, where soccer legends including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will compete for the prestigious title.