AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFIFA Countdown Concert: The World Cup kicked off with three televised countdown shows across Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles, headlined by Andrea Bocelli in Mexico and Bryan Adams in Toronto, with Canadian performances also featuring Nora Fatehi and more as host-city pride ramps up. Official anthem buzz: Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” is already breaking records, including 100M+ YouTube views ahead of kickoff, while the AP looks at what makes a World Cup anthem work. Opening-ceremony music push: FIFA is leaning hard on star power for opening-night culture, with Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette, Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema and others billed for the multi-country spectacle. Local Canada tie-ins: Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds with posted drink pricing (beer $9.50–$10.50) and Toronto’s fan-festival scene is in full swing. Community beyond soccer: Montreal’s Fringe and Mural Festivals return, and Nova Scotia’s Piktuk Mawio’mi spotlights dance and culture through community gathering.
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