The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City is set to bring together some of the biggest names in Latin and global music, with a lineup that includes legendary ‘90s rock band Maná, Alejandro Fernández, J Balvin, Belinda and Los Ángeles Azules.
FIFA confirmed the star-studded roster on May 8, marking a major cultural highlight ahead of the tournament kickoff on June 11 at Estadio Banorte (Estadio Azteca).
The opening match will see Mexico face South Africa and the ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff at 11:30 a.m. local time. Gates will open four hours early, allowing fans to enjoy pre-match activities, entertainment zones and special activations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the global meaning of the event, saying, “The FIFA World Cup is a moment the world shares, and that begins with how we open it.”
View this post on InstagramThe Mexico City celebration will feature a wide mix of musical styles, from regional Mexican sounds to global pop and reggaeton. Confirmed performers include:
ManáAlejandro FernándezJ BalvinBelindaLos Ángeles AzulesLila DownsDanny OceanTylaThis lineup reflects FIFA’s goal of blending music, culture, and football into one shared global experience. The ceremony is part of a larger opening series across all three host nations: Mexico, the United States and Canada.
FIFA noted that the 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.”
Among the biggest names in the lineup is Maná, the iconic Mexican pop-rock band formed in 1981. Known for their global success and influence in Latin rock, Maná has sold over 45 million records worldwide and is considered one of the most successful Latin American bands of all time.
The group—led by vocalist Fher Olvera, drummer Alex González, bassist Juan Calleros, and guitarist Sergio Vallín, rose to international fame with hits like “Oye Mi Amor,” “Rayando el Sol” and “Vivir Sin Aire.”
Maná’s inclusion in the World Cup ceremony adds a nostalgic ‘90s rock presence to an event otherwise filled with modern global pop and urban music stars.
The Mexico City ceremony will serve as the first of three coordinated celebrations across North America. After Mexico’s kickoff, Toronto and Los Angeles will host their own opening shows in the following days.
Each ceremony will begin 90 minutes before match kickoff and is designed as part of a shared creative theme, while still highlighting each host nation’s identity. In Mexico, the concept will feature traditional cultural elements such as papel picado, a decorative art form representing celebration and heritage.
The tournament itself will be the largest World Cup ever held, featuring 104 matches across 16 host cities in Mexico, the United States and Canada. The final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Related: FIFA World Cup Announces U.S. Performers 1 Month Before 2026 Opening
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