World Cup kicks off in Canada with Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette
The United States held a high-energy opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles, featuring performances by Katy Perry, Tyla, and others. The tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is the largest in history with 48 competing nations.
Why it matters
As a major global sporting event, the 2026 World Cup has significant economic and cultural impacts on the host nations.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nadine Yousif , Toronto , Sareen Habeshian , Los Angeles and Nardine Saad , Los Angeles Reuters The United States have marked their first World Cup on home soil since 1994 with a vibrant, high-energy opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
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