Three stadiums, Shakira and zero tickets: the most over-the-top World Cup opening in history
- The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony will be triple, with events at the three tournament venues, with the main one at Estadio Ciudad de México on June 11
- Shakira and Burna Boy will premiere live the official song 'Dai Dai', accompanied by artists such as J Balvin, Maná, Belinda and Los Ángeles Azules
- Tickets for the opening ceremony are sold out and there will only be last-minute resales with unpaid tickets
The 2026 World Cup is going to kick off exactly as you'd expect: over the top. For the first time the opening ceremony will be triple, with events across all three tournament hosts, and the main event at the Mexico City Stadium on 11 June: Shakira and Burna Boy debuting "Dai Dai" live, the official song.
FIFA has already confirmed that tickets are sold out, and will only allow last-minute resales of unpaid tickets. Three hosts, three ceremonies, an absolutely massive opening for the biggest tournament in history.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony takes place on 11 June at Estadio Ciudad de México, before the Mexico vs South Africa match.
Who performs at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
Shakira and Burna Boy will premiere Dai Dai live, the official tournament song. Also performing are J Balvin, Maná, Belinda, Alejandro Fernández, Los Ángeles Azules, Tyla and Danny Ocean.
Are there tickets left for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
No, FIFA has confirmed that tickets are sold out. Only a last-minute resale of unpaid tickets will be made available.
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