FIFA World Cup opening ceremony recap: Canada kicks off 2026 tournament in style
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
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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.
Erik Lira's interception set up Julian Quinones' ninth-minute goal as Mexico scored first in the 2026 World Cup opener against South Africa.
Tensions are flaring up outside the stadium hosting the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico as the Mexico v South Africa game kicked off. Protesters were seen throwing rocks and other projectiles at riot police stationed at gate eight leading into the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
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.
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