Club World Cup Opening Ceremony at Hard Rock Stadium will have Latin flair
Produced in partnership with Balich Wonder Studio, which worked on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and legendary Miami producer Emilio Estefan, the ceremony will include a musical performance by Miami-based Latin pop/EDM singer and dancer Vikina and Richaelio.
'This act will celebrate a multicultural sound from around the world, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and rhythms that soccer brings together,' said Estefan. 'We're welcoming the world to Miami with music, joy and unity.'
'To perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA Club World Cup, right here in my home town, is a dream come true,' said Vikina, who is of Cuban-Ecuadorean heritage. 'We're turning up the volume and bringing that Miami rhythm to the world, just as this incredible mix of football cultures and passion is about to be felt across the country and around the globe.'
Other performers in the show will include Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and American rapper Swae Lee. There will also be dancers, drummers, a choir and a tribute to the 32 participating teams.
'Man, this is big – the FIFA Club World Cup opening ceremony! I can't wait to bring that real energy, connect with all the fans and celebrate what soccer and music can do when they come together,' said Montana.
'This isn't just a show, it's a whole vibe. Soccer, music, culture – we're bringing it all, making sure the world feels the heat from the United States and beyond,' added Lee.
The month-long tournament features some of the most famous clubs in the world, such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, and will be played in 11 cities across the United States.
Hard Rock Stadium will host the following eight matches:
June 14, 8 p.m.: Inter Miami (USA) vs. Al Ahly (Egypt)
June 16, 6 p.m.: Boca Juniors (Argentina) vs. Benfica (Portugal)
June 18, 3 p.m.: Real Madrid (Spain) vs. Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
June 20, 9 p.m.: Bayern Munich (Germany) vs. Boca Juniors (Argentina)
June 23, 9 p.m.: Inter Miami (USA) vs. Palmeiras (Brazil)
June 25: 3 p.m.: Fluminense (Brazil) vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
June 29, 6 p.m. Round of 16 match 1D vs. 2C (Chelsea is in Group D)
July 1, 3 p.m.: Round of 16 match 1H vs. 2G (Real Madrid is in Group H)
Tickets are available at FIFA.com/tickets and secondary online ticket marketplaces. Ticket-inclusive hospitality packages can be purchased at FIFA.com/hospitality. All tournament matches will be livestreamed for free on DAZN.com
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