The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Canada with a star-studded opening ceremony at Toronto Stadium featuring performances by Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé. Multiple outlets report that the ceremony takes place ahead of Canada’s first match of the tournament, with Canada set to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Billboard and other Canadian-focused coverage also add that Alessia Cara performs as part of the Toronto event. BBC Sport and BBC News describe Bublé as the headline act for the opening ceremony, while other reports characterize the program as raising the curtain on Canada’s campaign. Separate reporting also notes that opening ceremonies occur beyond Canada, including in Los Angeles and Mexico, with well-known international performers taking part in those US and Mexico events. Overall, the coverage frames the Toronto ceremony as a high-profile start to the tournament in Canada, directly preceding Canada’s opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.