How to watch tonight's 2026 World Cup opening ceremony: TV channel, start time, where to stream free, and more
Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup features three host nations—Mexico, Canada, and the USA—each holding its own opening ceremony; Mexico City and Toronto have already hosted theirs, with Los Angeles hosting the final ceremony on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- The Los Angeles opening ceremony will feature performances by Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla, and will air on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming options including FOX One, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Peacock.
- The USA vs. Paraguay match follows the Los Angeles ceremony, kicking off at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at SoFi Stadium, marking the start of the World Cup group stage matches across various venues in the three host countries.
- All three opening ceremonies are broadcast in English on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo, with multiple streaming platforms available for viewers without cable.
- The summary provides a detailed schedule of group stage matches from June 11 to June 26, including match times, venues, and broadcasting channels, allowing fans to plan their viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.