Alessia Cara and Jessie Reyez kick off Canada’s World Cup opening ceremony

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13 Jun 2026 • 3:30 AM MYT
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Alessia Cara and Jessie Reyez kick off Canada’s World Cup opening ceremony

  • Canada’s World Cup 2026 opening ceremony began with performers in traditional dress dancing and playing the drums.
  • The ceremony opened by honoring Canada’s Indigenous peoples and heritage, with musician William Prince welcoming fans to the country.
  • Alessia Cara performed her hit song “Wild Things” as part of the opening celebrations.
  • Jessie Reyez and Elyanna performed “Illuminate,” accompanied by a rising golden soccer ball and red-and-white smoke effects.
  • The ceremony concluded with performances from Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, and Vegedream, before Michael Bublé sang a rendition of “Bring It On Home” in front of the flags of all 48 participating nations.

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