2026 World Cup to have three separate opening ceremonies

FIFA confirmed that each host country of the 2026 World Cup will hold its own separate opening ceremony.

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The tournament will be co-hosted by multiple nations, justifying this decentralized approach.

This decision changes the traditional format of the world's largest football competition.

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