Katy Perry, Future and Anitta to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles
FIFA said the ceremony will feature six global performers and start 90 minutes before kickoff, with more artists still to be announced.
- FIFA announced the star-studded lineup for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies on Saturday, which will take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Featuring a record 104 matches across 16 cities, the tournament will include three distinct opening ceremonies to showcase the 'unique identity' of each host nation through music, culture, and football.
- In Los Angeles, pop icon Katy Perry, American rapper Future, and K-pop superstar Lisa will headline, while Mexico features Man and Belinda, and Canada hosts Alanis Morissette and Michael Bubl in Toronto.
- Ceremonies begin 90 minutes before kickoff with gates opening four hours prior, offering fans exclusive activations and pre-match entertainment to arrive early for the full experience.
- The tournament begins June 11 in Mexico City and concludes July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, marking what FIFA President Gianni Infantino called a 'historic summer' for global football.
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The World Cup anthem will be the song Dai Dai, a collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy. Katy Perry, Future, Tyla, Anitta, J Balvin, Lisa, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will also perform before the opening matches in the US, Canada and Mexico.
The ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles will be connected under the same narrative: celebrating the union between cultures through football and music.
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