The opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup was held at Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium. The event featured performances by renowned artists including Shakira, Andrea Bocelli, and a ballet troupe. The ceremony marked the official launch of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Details of the ceremony’s specific content highlighted a celebration of Mexican culture and the spirit of the global competition. The event aimed to generate excitement and anticipation for the month-long football tournament. This is the second time Mexico’s Azteca Stadium has hosted a World Cup opening ceremony, previously doing so in 1970 and 1986. The ceremony signals the beginning of preparations for the expanded 48-team tournament.