"J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla will perform at the first ceremony on Thursday, 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, before Mexico and South Africa play the first of the tournament's 104 games. The next day, Canadian singer-songwriters Buble and Morisette will headline the opening ceremony at BMO Field in Toronto before the hosts take on Bosnia and Herzegovina. And in the USA, pop star Perry and rapper Future will perform before the USA take on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 12 June."
""The Fifa World Cup is a moment the world shares, and that begins with how we open it," said Fifa president Gianni Infantino. "Starting with Mexico City and continuing the next days with Toronto and Los Angeles, these ceremonies will bring together music, culture and football in a way that reflects both the individuality of each nation and the unity that defines this tournament. "It is a powerful way to begin a truly global celebration.""
"Earlier this week, Colombian pop star Shakira teased her official song for the tournament, which features Nigerian singer Burna Boy."
Opening ceremonies will take place before the first matches in the host nations of USA, Canada, and Mexico. J Balvin and Tyla will perform on Thursday, 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before Mexico plays South Africa. Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will headline the ceremony on 12 June at BMO Field in Toronto before Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina. Katy Perry and Future will perform at the USA ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 12 June before the USA plays Paraguay. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the ceremonies will combine music, culture, and football while reflecting national individuality and tournament unity. Shakira teased an official tournament song featuring Burna Boy.
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