World Cup 2026 opening ceremony review: Elyanna and Nora Fatehi deliver spark in Canada’s flat opener | The National

As the only one of the three World Cup 2026 co-hosts staging the men’s tournament for the first time, Canada had a momentous occasion to mark at Toronto Stadium. This was the country's chance to introduce itself on football’s biggest stage as a host nation with its own histories, communities and musical voice.

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