Nora Fatehi steals the show with her performance of song ‘Siir Siir’ at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada: Watch

Actor Nora Fatehi stole the show with her new song “Siir Siir” performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada on Friday.

The announcement was made on the official FIFA World Cup Instagram account in May, which shared a list of performers that included Fatehi. She shared the stage with artists such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.

The ceremony took place at BMO Field in Toronto.

Nora Fatehi also posted the announcement on her Instagram account, expressing her gratitude and saying she feels honoured. She had previously performed at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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The song, created in collaboration with music producer Sanjoy and French singer Vegedream, forms part of the official music project for the FIFA World Cup 2026. It is included in the tournament’s official album, which features artists from a wide range of musical styles and countries across the globe.

Fatehi also posted the track on her Instagram account on Monday.

She described 'Siir Siir' a "strong Indian representation" in the event like the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The actress stated, "This is song is a very special one for me. Through Siir Siir, we wanted to try and blend different cultural influences and create something that feels truly global yet unique. I really wanted to bring together every part of my identity, from my Moroccan roots, to my Canadian roots as well as the huge influence India has had on me with all the love I have received from the country and the South Asian community at large, which has been so instrumental in my journey," as quoted in a press release, as per ANI.

"What makes this song even more meaningful is the strong Indian representation behind the scenes, from the choreographer and dancers to the styling team, everyone played a huge role in bringing this vision to life. Creating this song for a global event like the FIFA World Cup 2026 for me is almost unreal! It feels like a full-circle moment where different cultures, sounds and people come together. In my own way I hope I am able to bring the amazing sounds of the East to the world," she added.

According to the press note, a significant portion of the team behind the music video is Indian, including the choreographer, dancers, and stylists.

FIFA World Cup 2026

After years of preparation, a larger-than-ever FIFA World Cup has officially begun. The tournament is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and features an expanded format with 48 teams competing across 16 stadiums. A total of 104 matches will be played over 39 days, running from June 11 to July 19.

Mexico kicked off the competition on Thursday with a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa, playing in front of an energetic home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Julián Quiñones opened the scoring of the tournament in the ninth minute, finishing a cross that went through the legs of South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Mexico doubled their lead midway through the second half when veteran striker Raúl Jiménez headed the ball into the net to seal the win.

On Friday, both the United States and Canada are set to begin their World Cup journey, aiming for a strong start on home soil.