India, June 11 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off, and before a single ball is kicked on the pitch, all three host nations , the United States, Mexico, and Canada are rolling out star-studded opening ceremonies to mark the occasion.

Mexico's opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 is the first of the three, beginning at 1:30pm ET ahead of a 3pm kickoff. The lineup includes J Balvin, Mana, Belinda, Alejandro Fernandez, Los Angeles Azules, Lila Downs and Danny Ocean.

Shakira and Burna Boy have taken the stage to debut the official World Cup 2026 anthem, "Dai Dai".

Additionally, Canada's ceremony follows on June 12 at 1:30pm ET at BMO Field in Toronto, with Alanis Morissette headlining alongside Ales...