FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE Updates: Azteca explodes as Shakira and Burna Boy deliver official anthem
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Shakira and Burna Boy performed the official anthem at the Estadio Azteca as the opening ceremony came to an end. The kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 AM IST, and we will soon see both teams leave the dugout.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The opening ceremony ended with Shakira and Burna Boy entertaining fans with the official anthem. Now the focus is on the World Cup opener as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa. The Estadio Azteca is a wave of green, courtesy of Mexico’s fans, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here! The South African team have also arrived! This edition is set to be historic, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, and marks the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 national teams. The opening game will be a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener when hosts South Africa take on Mexico in a dramatic 1-1 draw in Johannesburg. Before kick-off, we will also have the Mexican opening ceremony. This World Cup will witness three opening ceremonies, one before each co-host’s opener. The tournament has also witnessed multiple controversies even before its opener, ranging from visa issues to the US-Israel tensions with Iran.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Estadio Azteca explodes!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: That’s it folks! The stadium explodes as Shakira, Burna Boy finish the official anthem! Stay tuned! The opener is set to begin at 12:30 AM IST.
Jun 11, 2026 11:25:12 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Shakira and Burna Boy
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Now Shakira is here! She is performing the official song ‘Dai Dai’, with Nigerian artist Burna Boy!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: J Balvin
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Colombian singer J Balvin is here now, and he performs one of his songs! He is performing with another singer!
Jun 11, 2026 11:20:37 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Los Angeles Azules
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Musical group Los Angeles Azules are performing now and it takes the ceremony a notch higher! The dancers also change!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Pop band Mana is here!
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Mexican pop band Mana is here! The crowd goes crazy and the dancers continue, just the vibe changes!
Jun 11, 2026 11:16:33 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Celebration of Mexico’s culture and history
FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The first performance is a celebration of Mexico’s culture and history as the host also welcomes everyone to the World Cup. It is a pattern of dancers, with a huge statue of the WC trophy in the centre!
