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World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
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- Canadian fans arrived in a sea of red ahead of the first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and they broke out into an impromptu rendition of the national anthem O Canada as they entered Toronto Stadium.
- It comes a day after the global tournament began in Mexico City on Thursday with another opening ceremony that featured Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy.
- Meanwhile, the first US game in Los Angeles, held later on Friday, will feature performances from chart-topping artist Katy Perry and Atlanta rapper Future.
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Nadine Yousif,Toronto,Sareen Habeshian,Los Angelesand Nardine Saad,Los Angeles Reuters Canada's moment in the 2026 World Cup spotlight has arrived with a joyous opening ceremony featuring home-grown music stars Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé.
Canadian fans arrived in a sea of red ahead of the first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and they broke out into an impromptu rendition of the national anthem O Canada as they entered Toronto Stadium.
It comes a day after the global tournament began in Mexico City on Thursday with another opening ceremony that featured Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy.
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