Canada and the United States marked the start of their home World Cup schedules with separate opening shows in Toronto and Los Angeles, one day after co-host Mexico played its first match.

In Toronto, Canadian performers Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé led a programme before Canada faced Bosnia-Herzegovina. Morissette sang the national anthem from a stage at midfield, while Bublé performed with a choir and led the crowd through Sam Cooke’s “Bring It on Home to Me.”

The Canadian lineup also included Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Nora Fatehi and Manitoba Indigenous artist William Prince. Organizers said the selection reflected the country’s communities and cultural diversity.

The match was played at BMO Field, renamed Toronto Stadium for the tournament. Bosnia took the lead through Jovo Lukić in the 21st minute before substitute Cyle Larin equalized in the 78th, two minutes after entering the game. The 1-1 result gave the Canadian men their first point across three World Cup appearances.

Later in Los Angeles, Katy Perry performed shortly before the US players entered for their match with Paraguay. Future, Tyla, Anitta and LISA were also part of the show. Actor Jason Sudeikis appeared on the field to lead a small flag parade, while other entertainment figures watched from the stands.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio represented the White House. President Donald Trump did not attend, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was in France ahead of a Group of Seven summit.

The celebrations formed part of a tournament shared by Canada, Mexico and the United States. Forty-eight national teams were taking part, making the 2026 competition the largest edition described in the supplied coverage.

They also gave each co-host a distinct presentation. Toronto’s ceremony emphasized a broad Canadian musical roster before a historic result for the home side. Los Angeles used an international pop lineup ahead of the American team’s opening fixture.

The evidence supplied for this report confirms ceremonies in Toronto and Los Angeles, but it does not clearly establish the official sponsored name of the US match venue. This account therefore avoids relying on the discovery note’s more specific stadium label.