Toronto: The maiden FIFA World Cup in Canada started with a star-studded second opening ceremony on Friday with Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi performed for an official FIFA World Cup song in Toronto.

Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi was the headline attraction, performing the official World Cup song Siir Siir. Canada is hosting the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history

Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi was the headline attraction, performing the official World Cup song ‘Siir Siir’. Canada is hosting the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. The other performers who featured in the opening ceremony included Vegedream and Sanjoy, who took centre stage at the beautiful and majestic Toronto Stadium. The festivities in Toronto also featured performances from Jessie Reyez and Alessia Cara before the kick-off. Palestinian artist Elyanna also performed at the Opening Ceremony at BMO Field, Toronto.

While some fans took to social media to criticize FIFA for another opening ceremony, which many fans found not exciting enough, a fair number of empty seats in the stadium in Toronto were also noted.

The Group B matches between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.