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Bublé, Morissette among starry lineup at Canadian World Cup opening ceremony
Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé join a lineup of Canadian and international performers for a ceremony set 90 minutes before kickoff.
Canadian stars Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette will headline the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto on June 12, the organization announced.
The 104-match tournament runs across Canada, the United States, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, with FIFA scheduling separate opening ceremonies in each host nation.
Joining Buble and Morissette in Toronto are Canadian artists Jessie Reyez, Alessia Cara, and William Prince, with festivities scheduled to start 90 minutes before kickoff.
Katy Perry headlines the United States ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, while Mexico City's Azteca Stadium features performers including Mana and Tyla on June 11.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called the Toronto ceremony a "powerful reflection of Canada's identity," emphasizing the nation's role in the expanded 48-nation tournament.