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New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to begin with a grand celebration spread across three host nations- Mexico, Canada and the United States. For the first time in tournament history, three countries will jointly host football’s biggest event, making this edition the largest-ever World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches.
The first opening ceremony will take place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa.
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For Indian viewers, the ceremony will begin at 10:30 PM IST on June 11, around 90 minutes before kickoff. FIFA expects the event to last approximately 16 minutes.
Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony live on:
The ceremony will also be streamed live on Zee5 via its website and mobile app.
One of the biggest attractions of the event will be the live debut of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem, "Dai Dai."
The performers include:
Hollywood star Salma Hayek Pinault will also appear as a FIFA World Cup ambassador during the celebrations.
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Canada's opening ceremony in Toronto will feature Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi and several other artists.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles will host the United States ceremony before the USA's opening match against Paraguay, with FIFA promising a Hollywood-inspired spectacle.
With football, music and entertainment coming together across three nations, FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to deliver a historic opening celebration before the first ball is kicked.
