The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will be held at the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Banorte) on June 11 at the venue, with performers such as Maná, Alejandro Fernández, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules and Belinda. Other performers include Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs, Venezuelan star Danny Ocean, and South African artist Tyla. The FIFA announced the star-studded lineup on its social media channels. The event will also feature 104 matches in 16 host cities throughout the event, starting on June11 in Mexico City and ending on July 19 in New York.