What time does the World Cup start: Full schedule for TODAY
11 de Junio, 2026 12:33
It’s today, it’s today! This Thursday, June 11, marks the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the most anticipated sporting events, bringing together millions of soccer fans. The opening ceremony will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, but the schedule includes several activities for today, with two matches that promise all the excitement of this sport. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss a single detail. Take note!
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Schedule for Opening Day
The official schedule for opening day is as follows:
- • 13:30 ET: Official opening ceremony begins.
- • 14:05 ET: Musical and technical show concludes.
- • 14:10 ET: Teams enter the field for pre-match warmups.
- • 15:00 ET: Mexico vs. South Africa Group A.
- • 22:00 ET: South Korea vs. Czechia Group A.
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Who are the guest performers for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico will celebrate Mexican culture through a visual concept inspired by papel picado, one of the country’s most recognizable traditional crafts. The show will combine music, visual effects, and technology to welcome fans to the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament.
In addition to officially launching the competition, the ceremony will serve as the platform for the presentation of the 2026 World Cup Album. One of the headline performers will be Shakira, who is set to perform Dai Dai, the official song of this edition of the tournament, live for the first time. The Colombian superstar will share the stage with Burna Boy, one of the leading global figures in the afrobeat genre.
Mexico’s representation will be led by Alejandro Fernández, Lila Downs, Maná, Belinda, and Los Ángeles Azules, artists who represent different musical genres and cultural traditions from across the country. The international lineup will also feature Colombian star J Balvin, Venezuelan singer Danny Ocean, and South African artist Tyla.
When is the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States?
The opening match in the United States will be played on Friday, June 12.
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Who will play in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States?
The match at Los Angeles Stadium will be USA vs. Paraguay. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, and live coverage will be available on FOX and Tubi.
Groups and Teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Here is how the groups are set for the tournament:
- • Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
- • Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
- • Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- • Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
- • Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- • Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- • Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- • Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- • Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
- • Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- • Group K: Portugal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- • Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
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