The biggest World Cup ever does not just have one opening ceremony, but three! With three host nations for this summer's tournament, each country will produce its own opening ceremony to kick off the event. All three ceremonies will take place ahead of the home country's first group stage match over the first couple of days of the tournament.
Mexico gets the opening ceremony bonanza underway, followed by Canada, and then the USA will look to round them off in style. Some of the biggest musical acts in the world will be performing, along with lesser-known performers taking to a huge stage.
Mexico opening ceremony
Date and UK time: Thursday June 11 at 6:30 PM
Venue: Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, ahead of Mexico vs South Africa
Performers: The headline acts are Shakira and Burna Boy, who will perform the official World Cup song, "Dai Dai". Other acts include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla.
How to watch in the UK: The Mexican ceremony will be shown on ITV.
Canada opening ceremony
Date and UK time: Friday June 12 at 6:30 PM
Venue: BMO Field in Toronto, ahead of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Performers: Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette are the biggest names, with Alessia Cara also involved. Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, William Prince, Elyanna, and Vegedream are also performing.
How to watch in the UK: The Canadian ceremony will be on the BBC.
USA opening ceremony
Date and UK time: Saturday June 13 at 12:30 AM (June 12 at 4:30 PM local time)
Venue: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, ahead of USA vs Paraguay
Performers: Katy Perry is the biggest star, joined by Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla.
How to watch in the UK: The BBC will be showing the US ceremony.
