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  "path": "/2026/06/11/world-cup-opening-ceremony-uk-times-performers-three-events-28740141/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-11T16:30:43.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Shakira loves a World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)\n\nThe biggest World Cup ever does not just have one opening ceremony, but it has three!\n\nSeen as there are three host nations for this summer’s tournament, each one will produce an opening ceremony to see in the event.\n\nAll three will be ahead of the home country’s first group stage match, over the first couple of days of the tournament.\n\nMexico get the opening ceremony bonanza underway, followed by Canada and then USA will look to round them off in some style.\n\n##  It's finally here\n\nGet everything you need to know about the World Cup – England updates, the games to watch and stories you missed – in five minutes, at 1pm, every day. Sign up here.\n\nSome of the biggest musical acts in the world will be performing, along with some lesser-known performers taking to a huge stage.\n\nThe first match of the World Cup kicks off at 8pm UK time on Thursday as Mexico take on South Africa, with the first ceremony ahead of that contest.\n\nThe Estadio Azteca will be a spectacular setting for it.\n\n## Mexico opening ceremony\n\nShakira with FIFA president Gianni Infantino (Picture: Getty Images)\n\n**Date and UK time** : Thursday June 11 at 6.30pm\n\n**Venue** : Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of Mexico vs South Africa\n\n**Performers** : The headline acts are Shakira and Burna Boy as they perform the official World Cup song, Dai Dai.\n\n> We’re Ready! The official video for DAI DAI, the FIFA World Cup Official 2026 song is here! ⚽️🐺 @burnaboy https://t.co/8beSisvEF2\n>\n> A big thank you to Leo Messi, Mbappé, Luis Díaz, Vinícius Jr, Rodri, Takefusa Kubo, Santiago Giménez, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Christian… pic.twitter.com/vbNJY8CniO\n>\n> — Shakira (@shakira) May 23, 2026\n\nThey are not alone, though, with other acts involved, including: Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla.\n\n**How to watch in the UK** : The Mexican ceremony is being shown on ITV.\n\n## Canada opening ceremony\n\nAlanis Morissette will star at the Canadian opening ceremony (Picture: Getty Images)\n\n**Date and UK time:** Friday June 12 at 6.30pm\n\n**Venue:** BMO Field in Toronto ahead of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.\n\n**Performers:** Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette are the biggest names on the bill, with Alessia Cara also involved.\n\nJessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy and William Prince are also performing, as are Elyanna and Vegedream.\n\n**How to watch in the UK** : The Canadian ceremony will be on the BBC.\n\n## USA opening ceremony\n\nKaty Perry will be putting on a show in LA (Picture: Getty Images)\n\n**Date and UK time:** Saturday June 13 at 12.30am (June 12 at 4.30pm local time).\n\n**Venue:** SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of USA vs Paraguay\n\n**Performers:** Katy Perry is the biggest star, joined by Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla.\n\n**How to watch in the UK** : The BBC will be showing the US ceremony.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "World Cup opening ceremony UK times and performers for all THREE events"
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