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World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
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The 2026 World Cup is coming! Three countries will host it: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This is new because it is the first time three countries host together. The World Cup will have many games, 104 in total. It starts on June 11 and ends on July 19.
There will be special opening ceremony events in each country. These ceremonies show the culture of each country. Mexico City has a ceremony on June 11. Toronto has one on June 12. Los Angeles also has one. Famous singers will perform. The ceremonies want to bring people together with football and music.
After the ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico plays its first match against South Africa. In Toronto, Canada plays against Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Los Angeles, the US plays against Paraguay. This World Cup is a very big event for everyone to enjoy.
Vocabulary Help
host
To have guests or an event in your country or home.
ceremony
A special public event that celebrates something.
match
A sports game or competition.
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