09 May,2026 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nora Fatehi (Pic/Instagram)
Bollywood's dancing diva Nora Fatehi will be seen performing and singing at the upcoming opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, Canada. The Opening Ceremony, which will take place on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto. She is joined by names such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.
Meanwhile, the USA opening ceremony lineup includes global music icons Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla, making FIFA World Cup 2026 a spectacular blend of international music, culture, and entertainment.
As per fifa.com, the ceremony begins with a journey across Canada, as the countdown unfolds through moments that reflect the country from coast to coast to coast. A sense of welcome builds, carried by the people and their shared excitement, inviting the world to be part of this historic moment.
"The opening ceremony in Toronto will be a powerful reflection of Canada's identity and the energy surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The FIFA Chief added: "Through music, culture, and unforgettable performances, we will welcome the world with a celebration that is uniquely Canadian while also connected to a larger story unfolding across Mexico and the United States. It will be a moment of pride, unity, and anticipation as Canada takes its place on football's biggest stage."
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 104 matches across 16 Host Cities, beginning on 11 June in Mexico City and culminating in the final on 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Meanwhile, the actress landed in trouble after her song Sarke Chunar was called out for its vulgar lyrics. The song was a part of the film KD-Devil and also featured Sanjay Dutt. Nora was roped in for the song, which was shot in Kannada and later dubbed in Hindi. The release of the song in Hindi led to outrage with netizens calling the lyrics vulgar and inappropriate. The matter was taken up by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Nora appeared before the commission last week and apologised for being a part of the song.
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Fatehi said she had been put in a situation unintentionally but acknowledged her responsibility as an artist.
"It was just a situation that I was put in, and there was no intention to offend anybody. But of course, I have to be responsible as an artiste. I definitely apologise, we have done everything in writing. They have been so kind and helpful," she said.
