India, June 10 -- After four years of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. Defending champions Argentina are back to retain the trophy, and so is Lionel Messi. This will also be Cristiano Ronaldo's last chance to bag a maiden world title. The tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. The US hosted the tournament in 1994, and Mexico hosted it in 1970 and 1986. Meanwhile, this will be Canada's first time hosting the tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have three opening ceremonies. These interconnected ceremonies will be staged across Mexico, Canada and the US. They will have a common theme, shared by the co-hosts. Each opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before the host team's tournament opener....