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The FIFA World Cup 2026 moves from Mexico to Canada for its second opening ceremony on Friday, following an action-packed start to the tournament.After Mexico staged the tournament’s first opening celebrations and kicked off their campaign with a victory, attention now shifts to Toronto, where co-hosts Canada will begin their World Cup journey against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Before the match gets underway, fans will be treated to a star-studded opening ceremony at Toronto Stadium.Bollywood star and international performer Nora Fatehi is set to headline the entertainment programme. She will be joined by an impressive lineup of artists that includes Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Buble, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.The tournament got off to a memorable start in Mexico City, where Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 despite their opponents finishing the game with nine players. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez found the net for the hosts, who are staging the FIFA World Cup for a record third time. Elsewhere in Group A, South Korea recovered from an early setback to defeat Czechia 2-1 in Guadalajara.
When will the second FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony begin?
The opening ceremony in Canada is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM IST.
Where will the ceremony take place?
The event will be held at Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Canada.
Which TV channels will broadcast the ceremony live?
Viewers in India can watch the ceremony live on UNITE8 Sports and DD Sports.
Where can fans watch the live streaming?
The live streaming of the event will be available through the Zee5 website and mobile application.
Full list of performers
Fans can look forward to performances from:Nora FatehiAlanis MorissetteAlessia CaraElyannaJessie ReyezMichael BubleSanjoyVegedreamWilliam PrinceWith Canada preparing to host its first World Cup match of the tournament, the opening ceremony is expected to provide a spectacular showcase of music, culture and entertainment before the action begins on the pitch.
