Los Angeles, June 11 -- The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly over, and football's biggest tournament is set to begin with a grand celebration spread across three countries.

According to ABC News, for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the tournament will feature three separate opening ceremonies, with celebrations planned in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles before the opening round of matches.

The festivities will begin on June 11 in Mexico City ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy are set to headline the ceremony with a performance of the official FIFA World Cup song, Dai Dai.

The opening ceremony in Mexico City will take place 90 minutes before k...