The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony has come to an end, bringing a spectacular start to football's biggest tournament. The celebrations reached their climax as Shakira and Burna Boy wrapped up their performance of the official World Cup anthem,

See how the spectacular Opening Ceremony unfolded in Mexico City ahead of the co-hosts taking on South Africa in the Opening Match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez score on either side of the half-time whistle as Mexico defeat South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca that witnesses more red cards being awarded than goals being scored.

Welcome to the Winter Olympics! The 2026 Milano Cortina Games have officially kicked off. And while some sports competitions have already started, many viewers are looking to today's opening ceremony as the real launch. The event is held at San Siro ...

For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, three opening ceremonies across Canada, Mexico and the United States will unite the continent in one shared global celebration The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will open with a landmark celebration across North America,