The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history with a series of vibrant opening ceremonies across three co-host countries, kicking off on June 11 in Mexico City with performances by Grammy-winning band Mana and renowned artists like Shakira and J. Balvin.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be an extraordinary event, featuring multi-nation opening ceremonies and culminating on July 19 with a Super Bowl-style Halftime Show for the final in New Jersey.
This World Cup marks a milestone in FIFA’s history, as it is only the second time the tournament has been co-hosted by multiple countries. The first instance occurred in 2002 when South Korea and Japan jointly hosted the event, with South Korea taking the lead in staging the opening ceremony. This time around, FIFA plans to hold distinct opening ceremonies in each participating country prior to the kickoff of the first match.
