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FIFA World Cup 2026 live updates: Opening ceremony kicks off Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina ahead of U.S. debut
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
Funniest reactions and memes from the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto
Empty seats and World Cup water breaks take shine off opening games
Mexico scores first goal of 2026 World Cup on home turf after emotional national anthem in opening ceremony
Tyla performs reps Jeffrey Campbell for FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
Katy Perry headlines USA’s big World Cup kick-off but Trump stays away
Canada stages opening ceremony
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North America hosts a trio of opening ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup. Here's who will perform the national anthem at Canada's festivities.
Salma Hayek attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11. The 59-year-old Mexican actress wore a red custom Gucci ensemble and may have nodded to her Mexican culture with the floral detailing on her blouse.
Before Canada’s first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, Michael Buble took center stage during the opening ceremony and performed his 2022 song Bring It On Home To Me.
The maiden FIFA World Cup in Canada started on Friday with a star-studded second opening ceremony ahead of the Group B match between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
Connor McDavid, Ryan Reynolds and Mike Myers were each seen supporting their country at Canada's opening game of the tournament.
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