### [2026-06-12](/feed/2026/06/12/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# The opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup in Canada and the United States occur at the Toronto Stadium and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, respectively. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-canada-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-score-world-cup-game-group-b-toronto/)
2. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9g9xy9y7o)
3. [FIFA](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/stars-dazzle-toronto-los-angeles-ceremonies)

### Changes:

1. The opening ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup in the United States and Canada occur at BMO Field (Toronto Stadium) and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles respectively.  _2026-06-13 19:43:08 (First version)_
2. The opening ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup in Canada and the United States occur at the Toronto Stadium and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, respectively.  _2026-06-14 13:43:30 (Update)_
2. The opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup in Canada and the United States occur at the Toronto Stadium and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, respectively.  _(Current version)_

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