Co-Host Canada Takes Center Stage at World Cup Opener Against Bosnia, in Photos
Nine performers, including Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé, will headline the roughly 13-minute pregame show before Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Canada hosts its FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on Friday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. ET from BMO Field in Toronto, immediately preceding the national team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- Canadian hitmaker Cirkut executive produced the project, assembling nine performers headlined by Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, and Alessia Cara, with Marco Balich coordinating all three World Cup ceremonies.
- Toronto-Born comedian Will Arnett serves as ambassador, while Jessie Reyez and Elyanna reunite to perform "Illuminate," a high-voltage tune from FIFA's official album. The ceremony spans about 13 minutes.
- Mexico and the United States also host individual opening ceremonies, with Mexico's festivities on Thursday before facing South Africa, while the Americans play Paraguay following their Friday-night event.
- FIFA aimed to reflect the cultural diversity of host nations through upbeat, anthemic songs, with the official album featuring tracks like "Goals" and "Game Time" designed to energize matches.
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Elyanna and Nora Fatehi bring Arab representation to World Cup
DUBAI: Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna and Moroccan-Canadian star Nora Fatehi were among the headlining acts as Canada staged an historic opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, marking the first time the tournament has launched with interconnected celebrations across multiple host nations. Produced by renowned Italian creative director Marco
See Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bublé and More Take Over Canada's World Cup Opening Ceremony
Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé kicked off World Cup 2026 in Canada by performing at the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. Ryan Reynolds was among the stars in the crowd.
The World Cup passed from Mexico City to Toronto. A 4,000-kilometer jump from the first to the second day. Contrasts typical of this elephant cup, geographical and environmental variation, from the colossal Azteca to the Toronto Stadium, a venue reminiscent of the Ramón de Carranza before the reform. Border stage, typical of the Victorian origins of football, to host the debut of Canada, an unpretentious organizer. Animated by Alanis Morissette …
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