World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
The 2026 World Cup has officially begun in Canada with an opening ceremony in Toronto featuring performances by Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé. The tournament, hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the US, is the largest in history with 48 nations competing.
Why it matters
As the largest global sporting event, the 2026 World Cup carries significant economic and cultural implications for the three host nations.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nadine Yousif , Toronto , Sareen Habeshian , Los Angeles and Nardine Saad , Los Angeles Reuters Canada s moment in the 2026 World Cup spotlight has arrived with a joyous opening ceremony featuring home-grown music stars Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé.
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