Broadcast Channels for the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, set to take place at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City this evening. The event will kick off amidst grand celebrations that precede the tournament’s official matches.

The ceremony is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM Cairo and Mecca time and will feature a spectacular program, including musical performances by some of the world’s most renowned artists.

Colombian superstar Shakira is among the headliners, performing the official World Cup song “Dai Dai” alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy, in a segment that football fans globally are eagerly awaiting as one of the highlights of the opening.

Additionally, Colombian artist J Balvin and South African singer Tyla will also take part in various performances that reflect the global character and cultural diversity of the participating countries in this largest edition of the World Cup to date.

Following the opening ceremony, attention will shift to the inaugural match featuring Mexico against South Africa, which will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS MAX 1.

Broadcast Channels for the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Here are some key channels broadcasting the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup:.

• Algerian Terrestrial Channel
  Satellite: Nile Sat
  Frequency: 11680
  Polarization: Horizontal (H)
  Symbol Rate: 27500
• Moroccan Sports Channel TNT
  Satellite: Badr 26 East
  Frequency: 11180
  Polarization: Vertical (V)
  Symbol Rate: 27500
• Open French Channels
  Satellite: Eutelsat 9 East
  Frequency: 12034
  Polarization: Vertical (V)
  Symbol Rate: 27500