Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi showed off her sporty side at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony held at the Toronto Stadium on Friday ahead of the Canada vs Bosnia match.The event featured a star-studded lineup of performers, among others Alanis MorissetteAlessia Cara, Michael Buble, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince. The show opened with a tribute to Canada’s indigenous peoples and heritage, as the football field was transformed into red, white and gold, representing the Canadian flag.
Nora Fatehi dazzles fans with her performance at the opening ceremony of the World Cup
After Alessia Cara’s opening performance, Nora Fatehi made a dramatic entrance in a red ensemble. He gave an electric start to the show, performing the official FIFA song, ‘Siir Siir’ along with Vegedream and Sanjoy. The actress and singer showed off her moves and chops as the fans and audience cheered. Videos of her dance routine have since gone viral online.
Nora Fatehi performs ‘Siir Siir’
Shakira performs at the opening ceremony in Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Mexico on Thursday evening with a grand unveiling ceremony for global pop star Shakira. The singer performed ‘Dai Dai’, the official anthem of the tournament, and was joined on stage by Nigerian music star Burna Boy. Apart from performing the national anthem, Shakira also entertained the fans with her dance moves at the Estadio Azteca.
Katy Perry will headline the opening ceremony in Los Angeles
All eyes will be on Los Angeles, where the third opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place early Saturday morning (India time). Pop superstar Katy Perry will headline the event and has already teased a surprise performance for football fans.Without revealing the song’s title, Perry hinted that the song has a special connection to the occasion. “It’s perfect for the ceremonial song I sing,” the star told PEOPLE, adding, “And it’s not new,” she teased. “It’s from one of my albums, and I’m very excited to do it.”According to a behind-the-scenes rehearsal video, Perry is expected to perform ‘Wonder’ at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
