FIFA World Cup 2026: When Is The Opening Ceremony? USA, Canada Or Mexico; Where Are Lisa & Nora Performing?

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun, and football fever is already sweeping across the globe. Adding to the massive anticipation, FIFA announced on Friday that separate opening ceremonies will be held before the first match in each of the three host nations - Mexico, Canada and the United States.

But it's not just football that has the internet buzzing. The star-studded performer lineup is sending excitement to another level altogether.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Date & Time

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history with three separate opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States - marking the first time every host nation will stage its own grand kickoff celebration.

The tournament officially begins on June 11 at Estadio Azteca. A day later, attention shifts to Toronto as Canada prepares to face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the country's first-ever men's World Cup match on home soil. Later the same evening, the United States will launch its campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.

FIFA has confirmed that each opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before the respective opening matches in every host nation.

• Mexico Opening Ceremony - Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM local time in Mexico City
• Canada Opening Ceremony - Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM local time in Toronto
• USA Opening Ceremony - Friday, June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time in Los Angeles

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Tickets

Fans hoping to witness the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies live can find ticket and hospitality details on FIFA's official website. Ticket availability, pricing and hospitality packages will vary depending on the host country - Mexico, Canada and the United States - as well as the stadium and match selected.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Performers: BLACKPINK's Lisa To Create History

Lisa is officially set to headline the USA opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12. With the performance, the BLACKPINK star will become only the second K-pop idol after BTS Jungkook to perform at a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.

The moment is expected to be historic, as Lisa is also set to become the first-ever female K-pop idol and the first Thai person to headline a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Joining Lisa at the USA ceremony are several global music icons, including Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Nigerian sensation Rema and Tyla.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Where Will Nore Fatehi Perform?

While Lisa takes over the USA ceremony, Nora Fatehi is set to light up the Canada opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the very same day in Toronto.

The Toronto ceremony will feature an impressive lineup of international and Canadian stars, including Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, William Prince, Elyanna, Vegedream and DJ Sanjoy.