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Nora Fatehi to Dazzle at FIFA World Cup Canada Opening
12 Jun
Summary
- Nora Fatehi and Michael Buble headline Canada's FIFA World Cup opening.
- The ceremony takes place at Toronto's BMO Field on Friday.
- This is the second of three opening ceremonies for the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature a unique series of opening ceremonies, with the second set to occur in Canada on Friday. This event will take place at the BMO Field in Toronto, preceding the tournament's third match between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The ceremony will be highlighted by performances from Canadian national Nora Fatehi, acclaimed singer Michael Buble, and other notable Canadian artists.
Scheduled for Friday, June 12, the Toronto ceremony is expected to be approximately 13 minutes long, shorter than the 16-minute-30-second ceremony held in Mexico City. All three opening ceremonies will adhere to a singular overarching theme. FIFA has stated the World Cup trophy will be reimagined as a mosaic, representing the diverse people and cultures of Canada. This event is available for live viewing on TV via Zee's Unite8 Sports network and streaming on Zee5 in India.