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The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies in Canada and Los Angeles took place on June 12, which celebrated the tournament's multi-nation format with star-studded lineups including Nora Fatehi, BLACKPINK's Lisa, Katy Perry and Tyla, among others. In addition, the red carpet also drew significant attention with the attendance of Jaafar Jackson, Paris Hilton and many more.
FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles
The opening ceremony in Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium (also known as Los Angeles Stadium) saw large-scale visuals with immersive storytelling and a music lineup that set the stage ablaze. Pop icon Katy Perry headlined the event and sang alongside the young singer Tius.
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Other stars who performed at the event are BLACKPINK's Lisa, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla. The trio performed this year's official FIFA World Cup track Goals, which is produced by Cirkut. LISA opened the performance wearing a striking white corset and matching shorts. She was joined by dancers celebrating LA-themed cutouts. Anitta and Rema then joined her for a grand finale of the track.
Also Read: 104 matches, 16 cities, 3 countries: The massive broadcast operation behind FIFA World Cup 2026
While country duo Dan + Shay performed the Star-Spangled Banner, Purahei Soul sang the national anthem of Paraguay. Additionally, comedian and actor Jason Sudeikis served as FIFA World Cup 2026 ambassador, welcoming fans to the historic event.
FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada
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Canada hosted its historic FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) with a star-studded celebration that highlighted Canada's cultural mosaic through a variety of performances.
The lineup for the event in Canada featured Canadian and international musicians including Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, William Prince, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and Nora Fatehi. The show featured indigenous performers, a unique countdown highlighting landscapes from "coast to coast to coast", and a mosaic-inspired reimagining of the FIFA World Cup Trophy.
Ahead of kickoff, Alanis Morissette sang the Canadian national anthem, while Aleksandar Gajić performed the anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canadian actor and comedian Will Arnett participated as a FIFA World Cup 2026 ambassador, welcoming fans to Toronto.
