William Prince, a musician from the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, will perform at the opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto on June 12, 2026.
Prince is a two-time Juno Award-winning folk-country singer-songwriter. He received his first award in 2017 for his debut album, Earthly Days, and won a second award in 2024 for his album Stand in the Joy. He will join a lineup of performers including Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, and Jessie Reyez to mark the start of the tournament.
Canada is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico. Matches across the country are set to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with six games taking place in Toronto and seven in Vancouver.
Regarding his upcoming performance, Prince noted that it is a joy and privilege to represent his home community and Canada on such a large international stage. The Peguis First Nation, led by Chief Dr. Stan Bird, is the largest First Nations community in Manitoba, located about 190 kilometres north of Winnipeg.
