Tyla Calls Singing the SA National Anthem at the World Cup Opener a 'Core Memory'
The Grammy-winning singer opened the tournament with a performance before South Africa faced Mexico in the Group A match, organizers said.
- On Thursday, June 11, 2026, South African popstar Tyla performed the South African National Anthem at Mexico City Stadium to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where South Africa faced Mexico.
- The 24-year-old Grammy-winning artist hails from Edenvale, a city near Johannesburg, and has been a music and fashion phenomenon since 2024, known for hits like "Water" and "PUSH 2 START."
- Complementing her look, the singer wore Jeffrey Campbell's Booyah-style sandals, which feature a wedge heel with a transparent vinyl strap and retail for $170 for the white version.
- In Los Angeles this Friday, the singer joins Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, and Rema at the U.S. opening ceremony, before the U.S. Men's National Team faces Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif.
- Her appearance connects to the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, featuring her track "Game Time" with Future, as the tournament continues with 104 matches through July 19.
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Tyla calls singing the SA national anthem at the World Cup opener a 'core memory'
Tyla has reflected on one of the biggest moments of her career after performing South Africa’s national anthem alongside the Mzansi Youth Choir at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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