Alejandro Fernández has been officially confirmed by FIFA as the artist who will perform the Mexican national anthem at the 2026 World Cup opening match. After a four-year wait, the 2026 World Cup will officially kick off on Thursday,

FIFA confirmed that Vicente Fernández’s son will be responsible for singing Mexico’s national anthem next ahead of the inaugural World Cup game.

Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico City as Shakira and Burna Boy perform. Track all of today’s biggest goals as the first match begins.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico vs South Africa is set to feature a carefully selected voice for the Mexican anthem, adding pressure to a global stage watched by millions before kickoff.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vicente Fernández and his son Alejandro Fernández performing during his last live concert of artistic career at 'Estadio Azteca', on April 16, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. - Credit ...

Alejandro Fernández, one of the most prominent artists in Regional Mexican music, is returning to Baja California and will hold a one-night-only concert at Arena Valle de Guadalupe on Saturday, August 30. It will be a historic night, as it marks the first ...