FIFA is preparing an unprecedented entertainment rollout for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with separate opening ceremonies planned for each of the first matches involving the three host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico.
According to a report by The Athletic, the ceremonies will take place before the opening matches of the host countries during the tournament scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Canadian music stars Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara are reportedly set to perform at Canada’s opening group game against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12.
Later that day, the United States will face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, where pop icon Katy Perry is expected to headline the entertainment show.
The report added that rapper Future and DJ Sanjoy are also among the performers engaged for the tournament festivities.
Planning documents seen by The Athletic indicate that fans will be encouraged to arrive at venues 90 minutes before kick-off to witness the ceremonies.
Mexico’s pre-match show is expected to run for more than 16 minutes, while ceremonies in the United States and Canada are expected to last about 13 minutes each before the teams begin warm-ups.
FIFA is also planning a major opening ceremony and half-time show for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.