The Sporting News tracked live updates from the second of three 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies, with Canada hosting Michael Buble and plenty more stars on Friday.

Here are the highlights from Thursday's show (June 11) at the Estadio Ciudad de México.

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The 2026 World Cup will officially get underway on Thursday. Mexico City Stadium hosts the opening World Cup game between its co-hosts and South Africa that kicks off a summer tournament unlike any other in North America.

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