How and Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony? Time, Location, Live Streaming, TV Channels
Mexico vs South Africa will start the 2026 World Cup today at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.
Millions will watch the opening match around the world, and like recent World Cups, there will be an opening ceremony. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has promised that it will be the biggest opening ceremony ever.
The opening ceremony today in Mexico City will be a star-studded show, featuring the following artists: Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Shakira, and Tyla.
After the ceremony, the Mexico and South Africa players will warm up for the match. Following the warm-up, the players will walk out and line up for their respective national anthems.
Alejandro Fernández will sing the Mexican national anthem, and Tyla will sing the South African national anthem.
What Time Is the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony?
The FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. local time at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. FIFA confirmed that the show will start roughly at that time and encouraged fans to arrive at the stadium early.
In the United States, the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony will start at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT.
Coverage for the opening game will likely feature the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. Fans could watch the opening ceremony on select TV channels and streaming services that will broadcast Mexico vs South Africa today.
- Fubo Sports, Tubi, Telemundo, FOX One, FOX 4K, FOX, FOX Sports 4K, FOX Sports, Peacock [Español] (USA)
- Vix Premium, TUDN, Azteca 7, YouTube, Las Estrellas, Nu9ve, Canal 5 (México)
- TSN, RDS (Canada)
- D Sports, Disney+, Paramount+ (Argentina)
- Caze TV, Sportv, getv, Disney+, sbt, (Brazil)
- SuperSport, SABC 1, SABC 3, and SportyTV (South Africa)
- ITV1, ITVX (UK)
- M6 and beIN Sports 1 (France)
- KBS, JTBC, NAVER Sports (South Korea)
- ČT sport, Nova Action (Czechia)
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM.