Shakira Returns! Watch the Unprecedented Three-City FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live

Finally, the time is here! The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking place on the territories of North America, and it will open its doors in the style that has never been seen before in the history of the football world. Shifting the concept of an ordinary single-stadium opening ceremony, FIFA introduces three ceremonies that will be taking place in Mexico, Canada, and the USA.

Opening ceremonies of the World Cup events have always been a sacred event of culture – starting from the classical Italian music of 1990 to the pulsating African drums of 2010. Nevertheless, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony is going to break all records and become a global musical festival.

The highlight of the opening curtain-raiser event that will take place in the prestigious Estadio Azteca in Mexico City would be the presence of the unquestioned queen of World Cup anthems, Shakira.

Known for delivering awe-inspiring performances at the FIFA World Cup events held in 2006 (Germany), 2010 (South Africa), and 2014 (Brazil), Shakira continues to shine in 2026 by presenting her performance along with Afro fusion superstar Burna Boy. Together, they perform the much-anticipated live performance of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song called "Dai Dai".

But the grand musical affair doesn’t end there in Mexico. With the initial wave crossing the border, Bollywood dancer Nora Fatehi is scheduled to make a dazzling appearance at the opening ceremony for Toronto.

As a reflection of the cultural mosaic that makes up the festival’s theme, Nora Fatehi will perform her highly dynamic choreography for the FIFA World Cup anthem "Siir Siir" alongside celebrated artists such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara. The leg from the United States in Los Angeles, on the other hand, boasts a star-studded performance including Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, and LISA.

Indian fans who love watching football should be alert to watch the grand opening performances at the right time since they happen during North American time zones. Exclusive broadcasting rights have been acquired by Zee Entertainment; hence, you get to watch all the performances.

1. How To Watch TV: Unite8 Sports channels (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2)
2. How To Live Stream: On the Zee 5 application and online platform.

Sportscape feels that the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cups is one of the most anticipated events of the tournament, for which fans around the globe stay excited to watch, and hopefully, FIFA won’t disappoint their fans this year and will maintain the grandeur of the ceremony.