An Astronaut, Movie Stars and a Knight: US Brings Glitz for WC Opener
- On Friday, June 12, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony took place at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, preceding the United States' opening match against Paraguay.
- As part of FIFA's first-ever three-nation World Cup, the event was described by the governing body as a "high-energy spectacle" designed to reflect the tournament's cultural power.
- The star-studded lineup included headliner Katy Perry, alongside Anitta, Future, and LISA from BLACKPINK, while country duo Dan + Shay performed the United States national anthem.
- Although the stadium was initially half-full, organizers expected crowds to build before the match, and fans can stream the event globally on Fox Sports, Telemundo, and the BBC.
- Fans are primarily focused on the upcoming match against Paraguay, hoping for a strong United States performance, despite the political backdrop surrounding the American leg of the tournament.
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In the first World Cup match of host USA numerous stars in the grandstand gave themselves the honor.
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The Independent (US)From Tom Cruise to Katy Perry: Stars out in force for LA World Cup game
Hollywood celebrities, pathos and acquaintances from the Bundesliga: The 4-1 of the USA against Paraguay awakens the hope in the country that the team can actually set a party in motion. But politics can hardly be avoided.
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Before attention turned to the sport itself, country music pair Dan + Shay – real names Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney – stepped out to perform the Star-Spangled Banner. Source link : https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15896603/usa-soccer-fans-national-anthem-los-angeles.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-06-13 05:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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