Maná, J Balvin, and More to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
Maná, J Balvin, Alejandro Fernández, and more will perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Mexico City Stadium.
Mexican rock band Maná, along with Alejandro Fernández, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, and Belinda, are set to ignite the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Banorte) on June 11, FIFA announced on Friday, May 8, via its social media channels.
Adding to the star power, Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs, Venezuelan sensation Danny Ocean, and South African artist Tyla will also grace the stage.
According to a post shared by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, “The FIFA World Cup is a moment the world shares, and that begins with how we open it.”
The post further states, “Mexico will kick off an unprecedented Opening Ceremony with a celebration full of sound, color, and meaning,” adding, “It is the first note in a tournament that will echo across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, united by a shared passion for the game that connects millions worldwide.”
The ceremonies, starting in Mexico City and continuing in Toronto and Los Angeles, “will bring together music, culture, and football in a way that reflects both the individuality of each nation and the unity that defines this tournament. It is a powerful way to begin a truly global celebration.”
Each opening ceremony will commence 90 minutes before kickoff, starting in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, at 11:30 a.m. local time. Gates will open four hours prior, offering a range of experiences, including exclusive activations and rewards.
Mexico will face South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a stadium that will make history as the first to host three FIFA World Cups. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 104 matches across 16 host cities, beginning on June 11 in Mexico City and concluding on July 19 in New York at the MetLife Stadium, which will be rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.
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