FIFAWorldCup2026 : Cameroonians Lived Trilogy Opening Ceremonies in the three host Countries
Cameroonians for the most part took position in public place and in small groups to experience the history making moment in World Cup. For the first time since the inception of the competition three opening ceremonies took place 90 minutes before opening games in each of the host countries: Mexico, Canada and the United States […]
For the first time since the inception of the competition three opening ceremonies took place 90 minutes before opening games in each of the host countries: Mexico, Canada and the United States of America.
The event unfolded over two days.
In Mexico City where the Kick off the tournament was given, Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) local tradition was celebrated in choreographic dance steps to the rhythm of cultural music.
Renown artists like Shakira and Nigerian International Afrobeat Star musician, Burna Boy, who sang the official tournament anthem « Dai Dai » made the opening ceremony even more electric.
In Canada, the event was in Toronto, at the BMO Field. The celebration highlighted the cultural mosaics of the country artists, including Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé, alongside Jessie Reyez and Alessia Cara thrilling fans.
In the United States of America, the stage was set at the Los Angeles Stadium. On the podium where Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, and LISA.
Though thousand of kilometers away Cameroon enjoyed the moment via the screens.
In Yaounde, city dwellers are enjoying the great start of the world football bonanza in their spaces of comfort. Some are savouring a drink in company of others while discussing on the game as Mexico hosts South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
Mexico has hosted the FIFA Men’s World Cup a record three times. They initially staged the tournament in 1970 and 1986, and are currently hosting it once again as a co-host alongside the United States and Canada in 2026.