Three World Cup Opening Ceremonies Set for June 11 Across Host Nations
Ceremonies will precede the tournament's first matches in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Lineups include multiple performers at each venue, with events beginning 90 minutes before kickoff.
CBS SportsThree opening ceremonies will take place on June 11 ahead of the first matches of the World Cup hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States.
City's lineup includes Alejandro Fernandez, Belinda, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, Mana, Shakira, Tyla, Ryan Castro and others. Toronto's lineup includes Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Buble, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, William Prince and others.
Los Angeles performers include Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa, Rema, Dan + Shay and others. Purahei Soul will perform the Paraguayan national anthem.
Each ceremony starts 90 minutes before its associated match. Games will be broadcast on Fox One in the United States and streamed on fubo. Organizers have announced plans for a halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at the New York/New Jersey stadium, scheduled shortly after 3:45 p.m. ET.
