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The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened up on Thursday with a blockbuster opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City but there is more entertainment to come. Not one but three opening ceremonies are scheduled at the
2026 World Cup, for the three countries that are hosting the tournament.
Mexico has had its turn and now the caravan moves to Canada where fans are set to witness another loud evening as some of the biggest global stars arrive to perform ahead of the third match of the tournament. The second opening ceremony to kick off the World Cup in Canada will take place before the co-hosts take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium.
The first opening ceremony was headlined by Shakira as she performed alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Big names like Alejandro Fernandez, Tyla, J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Andrea Bocelli, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, and Mana also entertained the fans. What is in store for the second opening ceremony? Let us check out.
The second opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place at the Toronto Stadium on Friday, June 12 in Toronto, Canada. The event will take place just before the start of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina clash.
The Canada opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will start around 11:00 PM IST on Friday, June 12.
Musician Michael Buble's performance will be the headline act of the opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium.
Canadian actor Will Arnett will also be present at the event as the World Cup ambassador. There will also be an Indian flavour to this opening ceremony as Bollywood star Nora Fatehi is set to be on the stage to perform alongside French hip-hop artist Vegedream. Elyanna, along with the likes of Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, and William Prince will also be on the field to entertain the fans.
Alanis Morissette and Aleksandar Gajic are set to sing the national anthems of Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina, respectively.
In India, fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony live on Unite8 Sports TV channels. Fans can also live stream the show on Zee5 app and website.
Mexico has had its turn and now the caravan moves to Canada where fans are set to witness another loud evening as some of the biggest global stars arrive to perform ahead of the third match of the tournament. The second opening ceremony to kick off the World Cup in Canada will take place before the co-hosts take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium.
The first opening ceremony was headlined by Shakira as she performed alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Big names like Alejandro Fernandez, Tyla, J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Andrea Bocelli, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, and Mana also entertained the fans. What is in store for the second opening ceremony? Let us check out.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony date and venue
The second opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place at the Toronto Stadium on Friday, June 12 in Toronto, Canada. The event will take place just before the start of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina clash.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony IST timing
The Canada opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will start around 11:00 PM IST on Friday, June 12.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony artists performing
Musician Michael Buble's performance will be the headline act of the opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium.
Canadian actor Will Arnett will also be present at the event as the World Cup ambassador. There will also be an Indian flavour to this opening ceremony as Bollywood star Nora Fatehi is set to be on the stage to perform alongside French hip-hop artist Vegedream. Elyanna, along with the likes of Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, and William Prince will also be on the field to entertain the fans.
Alanis Morissette and Aleksandar Gajic are set to sing the national anthems of Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina, respectively.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony live streaming
In India, fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada opening ceremony live on Unite8 Sports TV channels. Fans can also live stream the show on Zee5 app and website.
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