The 2026 FIFA World Cup held three opening ceremonies. Shakira and Burna Boy headlined Mexico City on June 11; Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara headlined Toronto on June 12; and Katy Perry, LISA, Future, Anitta and Rema closed the trilogy in Los Angeles later that day.
For the first time in tournament history, the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony wasn’t a single event but three separate shows, one in each host nation across two days. If you’re looking for the full performers list by city, who sang, where, and which songs they performed, here’s the complete confirmed breakdown.
All three ceremonies were directed by Italian creative producer Marco Balich, known for several Olympic opening ceremonies including Milano Cortina 2026. Each show ran 90 minutes before its host nation’s first match, with stadium gates opening four hours ahead.
Mexico City World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Performers — June 11, Estadio Azteca
Mexico City opened the tournament with the first and most-watched of the three ceremonies, built around traditional Mexican imagery and a deep lineup of Latin and global artists. Both the official song and the official anthem made their live debut here.
Full Mexico City lineup:
- Shakira & Burna Boy — performed “Dai Dai,” the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song, live for the first time. Shakira returned to the World Cup stage 16 years after Waka Waka.
- Andrea Bocelli & EJAE — performed “DNA,” the Official Anthem. (Co-writers David Guetta and Megan Thee Stallion feature on the studio track but did not appear in person.)
- Alejandro Fernández
- Belinda
- Danny Ocean — performed “Partidazo”
- J Balvin (with Ryan Castro) — a medley including “Una A La Vez”
- Lila Downs
- Los Ángeles Azules
- Maná — performed their 1992 classic “Oye Mi Amor”
- Tyla
Toronto Opening World Cup 2026 Ceremony Performers — June 12, BMO Field
Canada’s first-ever home World Cup ceremony opened with an Indigenous-led performance before moving into a lineup heavy on Canadian talent and a deliberately international supporting cast, reflecting the “many communities, one picture” mosaic concept.
Full Toronto lineup:
- William Prince — opened the ceremony with an Indigenous-led performance (Peguis First Nation, Manitoba)
- Alanis Morissette
- Alessia Cara
- Michael Bublé
- Jessie Reyez & Elyanna — performed “Illuminate,” widely cited as the standout set of the Toronto show
- Nora Fatehi
- Elyanna — Palestinian-Chilean singer
- Sanjoy — Bangladeshi-American DJ and producer
- Vegedream — French singer
Los Angeles Opening World Cup 2026 Ceremony Performers — June 12, SoFi Stadium
The largest of the three ceremonies by stadium capacity, star power and global broadcast reach, the Los Angeles show closed the opening sequence with a pop-forward lineup spanning American pop, Atlanta hip-hop, K-pop, Afrobeats and Brazilian pop.
Full Los Angeles lineup:
- Katy Perry (with 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka) — headlined with a performance of “Wonder”
- Future & Tyla — performed “Game Time”
- LISA — the first Thai artist and first female K-pop idol to headline a World Cup opening ceremony
- Anitta
- Rema
- Tyla (her second ceremony of the tournament, after Mexico City)
- Future, Anitta, LISA & Rema — combined for the live debut of “Goals,” a multilingual track from the official tournament album
National anthems:
- Dan + Shay — performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” (USA)
- Purahei Soul — performed “Himno Nacional Paraguayo” (Paraguay)
World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Lineup: All Three Cities at a Glance
| City | Date | Venue | Headliner(s) | Official song/anthem moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | June 11 | Estadio Azteca | Shakira & Burna Boy | “Dai Dai” (Song) + “DNA” (Anthem) |
| Toronto | June 12 | BMO Field | Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette | “Illuminate” (Reyez & Elyanna) |
| Los Angeles | June 12 | SoFi Stadium | Katy Perry, LISA | “Goals” (Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema) |
What’s Still to Come: The World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
The tournament’s musical showpiece isn’t over. The 2026 World Cup Final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) will feature the first-ever halftime show in World Cup history, headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS — making Shakira the only artist booked at both the opening and the closing of the tournament. The 11-minute show is curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen. Watch the full World Cup 2026 fixtures and schedule here
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Across three ceremonies, performers included Shakira, Burna Boy, Andrea Bocelli, J Balvin, Maná and Tyla in Mexico City; Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez and Elyanna in Toronto; and Katy Perry, LISA, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla in Los Angeles.
2. How many opening ceremonies did the 2026 World Cup have?
Three, one in each host country. Mexico City hosted the first on June 11, followed by Toronto and Los Angeles on June 12. It was the first time the World Cup staged multiple opening ceremonies.
3. What is the official song of the 2026 World Cup?
The official song is “Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy, which debuted live at the Mexico City ceremony. The official anthem is “DNA” by Andrea Bocelli and EJAE, with David Guetta and Megan Thee Stallion.
4. Who headlined the USA opening ceremony in Los Angeles?
Katy Perry headlined the Los Angeles ceremony at SoFi Stadium, performing alongside LISA, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla before the USA vs Paraguay match.
5. Did Shakira perform at the World Cup 2026?
Yes. Shakira co-headlined the Mexico City opening ceremony with Burna Boy and is also set to perform at the Final halftime show on July 19 alongside Madonna and BTS.
6. Who sang the national anthems at the Los Angeles ceremony?
Country duo Dan + Shay performed the U.S. national anthem, and Purahei Soul performed the Paraguayan national anthem ahead of the USA vs Paraguay opener.