Nora Fatehi to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Canada: When and where to watch

After an action-packed start to the tournament, the 2026 World Cup moves from Mexico to Canada for its second opening ceremony on Friday.After Mexico hosted the first opening celebrations of the tournament and kicked off their campaign with a win, attention now shifts to Toronto, where co-hosts Canada will begin their World Cup journey against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Before the match begins, fans will be treated to a star-studded opening ceremony at Toronto Stadium.Bollywood star and international performer Nora Fatehi is all set to star in an entertainment program. She will be joined by an impressive line-up of artists that includes Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Buble, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.The tournament got off to a memorable start in Mexico City, where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 despite their opponents playing with nine men. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez found the net for the hosts, who are hosting the FIFA World Cup for a record third time. Elsewhere in Group A, South Korea recovered from an early setback to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara.

When will the second FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony start?

The opening ceremony in Canada is scheduled for 23:00 IST.

Where will the ceremony take place?

The event will be held at Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Canada.

Which TV channels will broadcast the ceremony live?

Viewers in India can watch the ceremony live on UNITE8 Sports and DD Sports.

Where can fans watch the live stream?

Live streaming of the event will be available through Zee5 website and mobile app.

Complete list of performers

Fans can look forward to the performance:Nora FatehiAlanis MorissetteAlessia CaraElyannaJessie ReyezMichael BubleSanjoyVegedreamWilliam PrinceAs Canada prepares to host its first World Cup match at the tournament, the opening ceremony is expected to provide a spectacular display of music, culture and entertainment before the action begins on the field.