Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi tapped into her sporty side as she delivered an electrifying performance at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 held at the Toronto Stadium on Friday, ahead of the Canada vs Bosnia match.The ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of performers, including Alanis Morissette, Alessia 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 pitch transformed into colours of the red, white and gold, depicting the Canadian flag.
Nora Fatehi woos fans with her performance at Wold Cup opening ceremony
Following Alessia Cara’s opening performance, Nora Fatehi made a dramatic entrance in a red ensemble. She got the show off to an electrifying start, and performed the official FIFA song, ‘Siir Siir’, alongside Vegedream and Sanjoy. The actress and singer showed off her moves and grooves as fans and spectators cheered on. Videos of her dance routine with a number of background dancers, has since gone viral online.
Nora Fatehi performs ‘Siir Siir’
Shakira performs at Mexico opening ceremony
The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially got underway in Mexico on Thursday evening with a grand opening ceremony featuring a headline performance from global pop star Shakira. The singer performed ‘Dai Dai’, the tournament’s official anthem, and was joined on stage by Nigerian music star Burna Boy. Shakira not only performed the anthem but also entertained fans with her signature dance moves at Estadio Azteca.
Katy Perry to headline Los Angeles opening ceremony
All eyes will turns to Los Angeles, where the third FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony is scheduled to take place early Saturday morning (India time). Pop superstar Katy Perry is set to headline the event and has already teased a surprise performance for football fans. Without revealing the song’s title, Perry hinted that the track holds a special connection to the occasion. “It’s very fitting for the ceremonial song that I get to sing,” the star told PEOPLE and added, “And it’s not new,” she further teased. “It’s off of one of my records, and I’m very excited to perform it.”According to a behind-the-scenes rehearsal video, Perry is reportedly expected to perform her song ‘Wonder’ during the grand opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Go to Source
