FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Nora Fatehi, Alessia Cara Light Up Toronto Stadium Ahead Of Group B Opener
The second opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 was held on Friday, June 12, at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) before the Group B opener between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The afternoon celebration in Toronto featured a star-studded local musical lineup alongside global icon Nora Fatehi, who headlined with other prominent names such as Alessia Cara, Sanjoy, Jesse Reyez, Elynnna, Vegedream, etc. Later, the action will shift across the border. The United States will host its own opening ceremony before the USMNT's Group D opener against Paraguay. The Los Angeles celebration will see an array of international superstars, including Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Blackpink's LISA, Rema, and Tyla.
Indigenous dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Canadian fans cheer ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Performers control a puppet of a moose during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Members of the Voyageurs, Canada’s national team supporters, march toward Toronto Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP
Members of the Voyageurs, Canada’s national team supporters, march toward Toronto Stadium ahead of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP
Singers Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream, center, perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Canadian singer Alessia Cara performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Jessie Reyesz and Elyanna perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
A First Nations dancer performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
First Nation people perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Nora Fatehi and other performers take part in the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
William Prince and dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. AP Photo/Jared Freed
Canada players warm up before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Canadian singer Michael Buble performs before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Alanis Morisette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
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