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FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira to Nora Fatehi, list of celebs performing at the opening ceremony
Updated On: 11 June, 2026 10:12 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
Amid much anticipation, the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off on June 11 with a star-studded lineup of global superstars is performing across the multi-national opening ceremonies. The event, taking place at the USA, Canada and Mexico, features major international artists, with headliners like Shakira, Katy Perry, and Lisa anchoring the opening ceremonies.


Mexico
Shakira and Burna Boy are headlining the Mexico City opening ceremony, wherein they will be performing the official song Dai Dai live for the first time.

Andrea Bocelli will be performing the official anthem DNA alongside David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, and EJAE in Mexico.

Alejandro Fernández is set to perform the Mexican national anthem at the Mexico ceremony.

J Balvin will be seen joining the lineup of artists set to perform in Mexico, along with other artists including Maná, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs and Los Ángeles Azules.

Tyla is all set to perform the South African national anthem in Mexico. Later, she will also join the line-up at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Canada
Alanis Morissette will be performing the Canadian national anthem at the opening ceremony in Toronto, Canada.

Nora Fatehi will be seen performing her song Siir Siir, which forms a part of FIFA's official album, at the Canada opening ceremony with Vegedream and DJ Sanjoy. Other artists at the Canada ceremony include, Aleksandar Gajic (Performing the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem), Michael Buble, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna and William Prince.

USA
Katy Perry is set to headline the Los Angeles opening ceremony on June 12.

Rapper Future is also joining the Los Angeles lineup on June 12.

Kpop star Lisa of Blackpink will be performing at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Rema joins the Los Angeles lineup on June 12. Other artists at the USA ceremony are Anitta, Dan + Shay (Performing the United States national anthem) and Purahei Soul (Performing the Paraguay national anthem).
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A boy playing football on the shore of Versova Jetty reminds us that we’re in for weeks of FIFA World Cup action. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

