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Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, Lila Downs, Danny Ocean, and Tyla are also part of the lineup.
Maná, Alejandro Fernández, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, and Belinda will be among the artists performing at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Ciudad de México (Estadio Banorte) on June 11, FIFA announced on its social media channels on Friday (May 8).
The opening show lineup also includes Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs, Venezuelan star Danny Ocean, and South African singer Tyla.
“The FIFA World Cup is a moment the world shares, and that begins with how we kick it off,” the post reads, which was also shared by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“Mexico will kick off an unprecedented Opening Ceremony, a celebration filled with sound, color, and meaning,” the statement adds. “It will be the first note of a tournament that will resonate across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, united by a shared passion for soccer that connects millions of people around the world.”
The statement emphasizes that after the opening ceremony in Mexico City, and continuing in Toronto and Los Angeles, these ceremonies “will bring together music, culture, and soccer in a way that reflects both the identity of each nation and the unity that defines this tournament. A powerful way to begin a truly global celebration.”
Organizers noted that each opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff, starting in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, at 11:30 a.m. local time. Gates will open four hours before the opening whistle, offering a full suite of experiences, including exclusive activations and pre-match rewards.
Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a stadium that will go down in history as the first to host three FIFA World Cups.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 104 matches in 16 host cities, kicking off on June 11 in Mexico City and concluding on July 19 in New York at MetLife Stadium, renamed New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.
All the artists who will be performing at the World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles:
Alejandro Fernandez
Canadian singer Alessia Cara
Alanis Morissette
Anitta
Belinda
Danny Ocean
Arabic singer Elyanna
Rapper Future
J Balvin
Canadian singer of Colombian descent Jessie Reyes
Katy Perry
Veteran Mexican folk singer Lila Downs
K-pop star Lisa
Regional Mexican band Los Angeles Azules
Mana
Michael Bublé
Canadian singer and Indian star Nora Fatehi
Afrobeats star Rema
Bangkadesh DJ Sanjoy
Afrobeats artist Tyla
French rapper Vegedream
Canadian country singer William Prince
More artists will be announced soon…
