Little-known facts about the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony.

When it comes to the World Cup, fans usually think of an opening match and a grand ceremony to kick off the biggest football event on the planet. However, the 2026 World Cup will mark a completely different milestone in the tournament's history, as for the first time ever, there will be three opening ceremonies held in three different host countries.

Sự thật ít người biết về lễ khai mạc World Cup 2026- Ảnh 1.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the biggest, most spectacular, and most memorable World Cup since its inception in 1930.

FIFA awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to three North American countries: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. This marks the first time in the tournament's 96-year history that a World Cup will be held simultaneously in three countries. Therefore, FIFA and the organizing committee decided to hold opening ceremonies in all three countries to honor the role of each host nation.

The first official opening ceremony will take place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before the match between Mexico and South Africa on June 12th. With a capacity of over 83,000 seats, Azteca is one of the world's most iconic stadiums. This is also the third time this stadium has been chosen to host the World Cup opening match, after the 1970 and 1986 World Cups.

The organizers plan to present a vibrant Latin American-themed art program featuring Colombian star J Balvin and South African singer Tyla. This collaboration is expected to create an exciting atmosphere before the ball officially rolls at the 2026 World Cup.

What few people know is that the opening activities won't stop in Mexico. On June 13th, Canada will hold its own opening ceremony at BMO Field in Toronto before the match between Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Two renowned artists, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette, will participate in the program to promote the image of Canada and its culture to a global audience.

But that's not all; the United States will also have its own opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Before the match between the US and Paraguay, fans will be treated to performances by singer Katy Perry and rapper Future. This is seen as an introduction of the United States to billions of World Cup viewers worldwide.

Beyond the opening ceremony, the 2026 World Cup marks a revolution in organizational scale. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups. The total number of matches will increase from 64 to 104, while the tournament will last 38 days, from June 12th to July 20th, 2026. The final will take place after 38 days of competition, concluding what is expected to be the most spectacular World Cup in history.

In this tournament, the Argentine team enters the race as the reigning world champions. The South American representative is considered one of the top contenders for the title, especially since this is likely to be the last World Cup of superstar Lionel Messi's career.

With a series of unprecedented milestones in history, from three host nations and three opening ceremonies to 48 participating teams, the 2026 World Cup is expected to be the biggest, most spectacular, and most memorable World Cup since its inception in 1930.

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