The 2026 World Cup is starting: opening in Mexico City
11 june 2026 в 21:13
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off, marking the beginning of the largest tournament in the competition’s history. For the first time, 48 national teams will compete across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with FIFA hosting three separate opening ceremonies to honor each of the host countries. Festivities will commence in Mexico City before the tournament’s first match, featuring performances by global music stars and celebrating the diverse cultures that make the World Cup one of the most popular sporting events in the world.
Here’s what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup, the venue, and how fans can watch the event.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the host nation, Mexico, faces South Africa in the opening match.
The first opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for 1:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 11, 2026, approximately 90 minutes before the match between Mexico and South Africa.
The ceremony will take place at the Mexico City Stadium (formerly known as Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City, Mexico, prior to the match between Mexico and South Africa. This iconic stadium will make history as the first to host three FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies, having previously done so in 1970 and 1986.
Stars such as Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the tournament’s official song «Dai Dai» during the ceremony in Mexico City. Other performers will include J Balvin, Tyla, Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, and Los Ángeles Azules, highlighting both Latin culture and the global nature of the World Cup.
In the United States, the opening ceremony will be broadcast on FOX in English and on Telemundo in Spanish. Streaming options will be available, including FOX One, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream, allowing fans to watch the celebration live before the first match begins
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off, marking the beginning of the largest tournament in the competition’s history. For the first time, 48 national teams will compete across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with FIFA hosting three separate opening ceremonies to honor each of the host countries. Festivities will commence in Mexico City before the tournament’s first match, featuring performances by global music stars and celebrating the diverse cultures that make the World Cup one of the most popular sporting events in the world.
Here’s what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup, the venue, and how fans can watch the event.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when the host nation, Mexico, faces South Africa in the opening match.
The first opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for 1:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 11, 2026, approximately 90 minutes before the match between Mexico and South Africa.
The ceremony will take place at the Mexico City Stadium (formerly known as Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City, Mexico, prior to the match between Mexico and South Africa. This iconic stadium will make history as the first to host three FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies, having previously done so in 1970 and 1986.
Stars such as Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the tournament’s official song «Dai Dai» during the ceremony in Mexico City. Other performers will include J Balvin, Tyla, Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, and Los Ángeles Azules, highlighting both Latin culture and the global nature of the World Cup.
In the United States, the opening ceremony will be broadcast on FOX in English and on Telemundo in Spanish. Streaming options will be available, including FOX One, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream, allowing fans to watch the celebration live before the first match begins
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