FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremony, Match Schedule & Nigerian Viewing Guide
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday at 18:30 WAT, with 48 nations battling across Canada, Mexico and the United States over five weeks. Nigeria may not be on the pitch, but our stars are center stage. Burna Boy and Shakira headline the opening show. Rema, Davido and Ayra Starr all feature on the official tournament album. Every one of the 104 matches will be live across SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. StarTimes users can watch on ST Sports Life and the StarTimes ON app. NTA offers free-to-air broadcasts and daily highlights. Official previews and highlights are also available on FIFA’s YouTube channel. Opening night in West Africa Time features the ceremony at 18:30, followed by Mexico vs. South Africa at 20:00. Day two brings Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina and USA vs. Paraguay in back-to-back fixtures.
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