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Will Castle

What time does Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony start – and how to watch

Mexico World Cup
  • The 2026 World Cup will see three separate opening ceremonies from host nations Mexico , the USA and Canada.
  • Mexico’s opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 11 June at 6.30pm BST (1:30pm EDT) in Mexico City, and the event will be held at the Estadio Azteca , preceding the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa.
  • Shakira and Burna Boy are set to headline the spectacle, performing the official tournament song, “Dai Dai”.
  • Additional performers will include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla.
  • UK viewers can watch the festivities and opening match on ITV1 and ITVX , while US viewers can catch the event on Fox and Telemundo .

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When are the three World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies and who is performing?

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