The World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies schedule begins with three separate host-nation events across North America, giving Mexico, Canada and the United States their own kickoff celebrations. The first ceremony is set for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium, widely known as Estadio Azteca, before Mexico face South Africa in the opening match. Two more ceremonies follow on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto and Los Angeles. World Cup 2026 opening ceremoni

The World Cup 2026 begins Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, putting Group A, U.S. host cities and FIFA ticket pricing under early attention. The expanded World Cup 2026 features 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across Mexico, Canada and the United States, creating the largest tournament schedule in FIFA World Cup history. World Cup 2026 Group A starts in Mexico Mexico opens the tournament against

San Jose neighborhood World Cup watch parties will bring free public viewing events to cultural business districts across the city beginning at 12:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The “Kick Off in the Districts” series starts at Eastridge Center with Mexico’s match against South Africa, expanding World Cup celebrations beyond downtown San Jose. San Jose Neighborhood World Cup Watch Parties Start at Eastridge Center San Jose wi