The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with a star-studded ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, featuring performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, J Balvin and other international artists. The event marked the first of three opening ceremonies planned across the tournament’s host nations.
Tens of thousands of fans filled the historic stadium for the kickoff celebration. The lineup blended Latin American, African and global pop acts in a production designed to reflect the tournament’s cross-continental scope.
Estadio Azteca, which hosted World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986, served as the centerpiece venue for the opening festivities. The ceremony preceded the first matches of the expanded 48-team competition.
Additional opening events were scheduled in the United States and Canada as part of the first World Cup staged across three countries. The Mexico City ceremony set the tone for a month of international football competition.
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