Star lineup set for FIFA World Cup openers in U.S., Canada

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TORONTO, ON - September 23 - BMO Field is pictured during a media tour as upgrades are being made in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto. Lance McMillan/Toronto Star September-23-2025 (Lance McMillan/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Getty Images

Canada and the U.S. on Friday will hold their FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies with Toronto and Inglewood, Calif., set to host. The performers in Canada include Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince. The performers in the U.S. are Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla. Dan + Shay will perform the U.S. national anthem, and Purahei Soul will sing the Paraguay national anthem ahead of the USMNT’s opener (USA TODAY, 6/11).



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