How to watch all 3 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: TV channel, start times, where to stream free, and more

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Since there are three host nations at this year's World Cup, there will also be three opening ceremonies, one in Mexico City, one in Toronto, and one in Los Angeles. Each ceremony will immediately precede the first match played by each host country, and they're all going to be star-studded celebrations.

In Mexico City, Shakira and Burna Boy will headline the first ceremony on Thursday afternoon; Belinda, Danny Ocean, and more stars are expected to join them. On Friday, June 12, Toronto's ceremony will feature Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, and more in the afternoon, and then in the evening, you can tune in for the Los Angeles ceremony featuring Katy Perry, LISA, and Anitta.

Each ceremony airs 90 minutes before its corresponding match, and if you’re tuning in from the U.S., you can catch them all on FOX in English and on Telemundo in Spanish.

Here's everything you need to know about watching all three opening ceremonies this week during the 2026 World Cup, and find out how you can watch the first round of matches too.

How to watch the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

TV channels: FOX, Telemundo

Streaming: FOX One, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more

When is the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico?

The 2026 World Cup officially begins on June 11 at 3 p.m. when Mexico and South Africa kick off at Mexico City Stadium, and the first opening ceremony of the tournament will start 90 minutes before that game, at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Who is performing at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico?

Shakira and Burna Boy are headlining the Mexico City opening ceremony which makes sense because the pair collaborated on the single "Dai Dai," this year's official World Cup song. Additional performers include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.

How to watch the World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

TV channels: FOX, Telemundo

Streaming: FOX One, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more

When is the World Cup opening Ceremony in Toronto?

The Canadian opening ceremony will take place 90 minutes before the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match on Friday, June 12. The match starts at 3 p.m. and the opening ceremony is at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Who is performing at the World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto?

The Toronto ceremony is headlined by Alanis Morissette, and will also include performances from Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.

How to watch the World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV channels: FOX, Telemundo

Streaming: FOX One, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more

When is the World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles?

The last of the three World Cup opening ceremonies will take place in Los Angeles prior to the U.S.A. vs. Paraguay match. The match begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and the ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

Who is performing at the World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles?

Katy Perry is headlining the opening ceremony in L.A. and she'll be joined by Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla.

What channels are showing the opening ceremonies?

FOX will be broadcasting all three the opening ceremonies in English. Spanish-language broadcasts will air on Telemundo.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies without cable:

YouTube TV gets you all the channels you need to watch the 2026 World Cup, including Fox, FS1, Universo and Telemundo.

Right now, you can get a great deal on YouTube TV right now: $67.99/month for your first five months, then $82.99/month thereafter, and you can try it all for free for 21 days.

One thing to note: YouTube TV livestreams tend to run a slight delay, which isn't ideal if you're trying to keep up with the live game down to the exact second.

FOX One is a relatively new streaming service from FOX that launched last summer. With a subscription to FOX One, you can tune in to all your favorite FOX channels like FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and local FOX stations all in one place.

FOX One offers live programming, as well as shows and movies on demand. At launch, the base price for FOX One will cost $19.99 a month, or you can save with an annual subscription for $199.99, but before you commit to a subscription, you can try it free for 7 days, which means you can catch at least a few World Cup games for nothing.

For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including Spanish-language broadcasts of every 2026 World Cup game. Plus, you'll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show, and much more.

For $17/month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

2026 FIFA World Cup group stage schedule:

All times Eastern

Thursday, June 11

Mexico vs South Africa: 3 p.m. (FOX, Tubi) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
South Korea vs Czechia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan

Friday, June 12
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
United States vs Paraguay: 9 p.m. (FOX, Tubi) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Saturday, June 13
Qatar vs Switzerland: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Brazil vs Morocco: 6 p.m. (FS1) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Haiti vs Scotland: 9 p.m. (FS1) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

Sunday, June 14
Australia vs Türkiye: 12 a.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver
Germany vs Willemstad Curaçao: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
Netherlands vs Japan: 4 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: 7 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Sweden vs Tunisia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe

Monday, June 15
Spain vs Cape Verde: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Belgium vs Egypt: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Iran vs New Zealand: 9 p.m. (FS1) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Tuesday, June 16
France vs Senegal: 3 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Iraq vs Norway: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Argentina vs Algeria: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Wednesday, June 17
Austria vs Jordan: 12 a.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Portugal vs DR Congo: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
England vs Croatia: 4 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Ghana vs Panama: 7 p.m. (FS1) — BMO Field, Toronto
Uzbekistan vs Colombia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Thursday, June 18
Czechia vs South Africa: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: 3 p.m. (FOX) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Canada vs Qatar: 6 p.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver
Mexico vs South Korea: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan

Friday, June 19
United States vs Australia: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Scotland vs Morocco: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Brazil vs Haiti: 8:30 p.m. (FOX) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Türkiye vs Paraguay: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Saturday, June 20
Netherlands vs Sweden: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
Germany vs Ivory Coast: 4 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
Ecuador vs Willemstad Curaçao: 8 p.m. (FS1) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Sunday, June 21
Tunisia vs Japan: 12 a.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe
Spain vs Saudi Arabia: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Belgium vs Iran: 3 p.m. (FS1) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Uruguay vs Cape Verde: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
New Zealand vs Egypt: 9 p.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver

Monday, June 22
Argentina vs Austria: 1 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
France vs Iraq: 5 p.m. (FOX) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Norway vs Senegal: 8 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Jordan vs Algeria: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Tuesday, June 23
Portugal vs Uzbekistan: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
England vs Ghana: 4 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Panama vs Croatia: 7 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
Colombia vs DR Congo: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan

Wednesday, June 24
Switzerland vs Canada: 3 p.m. (FOX) — BC Place, Vancouver
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar: 3 p.m. (FS1) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Scotland vs Brazil: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Morocco vs Haiti: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Czechia vs Mexico: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
South Africa vs South Korea: 9 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe

Thursday, June 25
Ecuador vs Germany: 4 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Willemstad Curaçao vs Ivory Coast: 4 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Tunisia vs Netherlands: 7 p.m. (FOX) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Japan vs Sweden: 7 p.m. (FS1) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Türkiye vs United States: 10 p.m. (FOX) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Paraguay vs Australia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Friday, June 26
Norway vs France: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Senegal vs Iraq: 3 p.m. (FS1) — BMO Field, Toronto
Uruguay vs Spain: 8 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: 8 p.m. (FS1) — NRG Stadium, Houston
New Zealand vs Belgium: 11 p.m. (FOX) — BC Place, Vancouver
Egypt vs Iran: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Lumen Field, Seattle

Saturday, June 27
Panama vs England: 5 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Croatia vs Ghana: 5 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Colombia vs Portugal: 7:30 p.m. (FOX) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: 7:30 p.m. (FS1) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Jordan vs Argentina: 10 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Algeria vs Austria: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City