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USA World Cup Opening Ceremony Details: What to Know About Katy Perry, Future and More
Katy Perry and Future will headline a 13-minute show that leads into the United States' opener against Paraguay, officials said.
- On Friday, June 12, 2026, the United States hosted its World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring performances by American pop star Katy Perry and rapper Future.
- This 2026 tournament marks the largest in history, with 48 nations competing across three host countries; the United States became the final host to begin its journey, following ceremonies in Mexico and Canada.
- Alongside the headliners, the show featured international artists including K-Pop star Lisa, Brazilian singer Anitta, Nigerian singer Rema, and Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla; thousands of fans gathered at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
- Following the ceremony, the USA faced Paraguay as part of the "FIFA World Cup LIVE" broadcast; some fans traveled over 2,200 miles to attend, with some paying $1,900 for tickets, saying "We spent too many coins."
- For the July 19 closing ceremony, FIFA officials plan a star-studded event featuring the tournament's first-ever halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, modeled after Super Bowl spectacles.
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Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta & More at 2026 World Cup USA Opening Ceremony: Best Moments From Inside L.A. Stadium
Katy Perry represented for all the California Gurls on Friday night (June 12) when she headlined the 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony at Inglewood’s Los Angeles Stadium (typically SoFi Stadium) alongside the global lineup of LISA, Anitta, Tyla, Rema, Future, Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul. Future and Tyla got things started 90 minutes before kick-off by performing their 2026 World Cup song “Game Time.” LISA, Anitta and Rema were up next w…
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