FIFA Reveals Three Opening Ceremony Lineups — Katy Perry Heads SoFi Stadium (LA); Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé Headline Toronto; Palestinian Singer Elyanna Featured

FIFA revealed the full performer lineups for all three World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies on May 29 — the first time in tournament history that three separate nations each hold their own opening ceremony. The ceremonies are: (1) Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), June 11 at 11:30 AM local time, immediately before the tournament opener Mexico vs South Africa — performers to be announced, with the ceremony produced by Italian agency Balich Wonder Studio. (2) Toronto (BMO Field), June 12, Canada's home opening ceremony — performers: Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Palestinian-Canadian singer Elyanna (notable inclusion reflecting the tournament's political backdrop), DJ Sanjoy, and Vegedream. (3) Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), June 12, US opening ceremony — performers: Katy Perry, Future, Lisa (BLACKPINK, Thailand), Anitta (Brazil), Rema (Nigeria), and Tyla (South Africa). The tri-ceremony format reinforces the tournament's tri-host ambition to reach all 6 billion projected viewers through culturally resonant local events. The inclusion of Lisa (BLACKPINK) at the SoFi ceremony has intensified South Korean fan engagement, complementing BTS's previously confirmed halftime show role at the July 19 Final.