Katy Perry to Perform Before First World Cup Game in the US in California
- FIFA will host three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup, one for each host nation, featuring performers including BLACKPINK's Lisa and Katy Perry.
- The tournament kicks off June 11 in Mexico City with two matches, followed by group stage openers in the U.S. and Canada on June 12, with ceremonies starting 90 minutes before kickoff.
- Musical lineups feature diverse artists: Perry headlines the U.S. opener at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, while Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara perform at BMO Field in Toronto for Canada.
- Beyond live ceremonies, FIFA is releasing an official album featuring "Lighter" by Jelly Roll, Carin Leon, and Cirkut, while Shakira releases the official song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy.
- FIFA will also commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary during two knockout stage matches on July 4 in Philadelphia and Houston, aligning with President Donald Trump's Task Force 250 year-long programming.
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Katy Perry to perform at SoFi Stadium in California before first World Cup game in US — joining Tyla, Anitta in star-studded lineup
Katy Perry will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States, as FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial matches in all three nations that will host games in the expanded 48-nation tournament.
Katy Perry to lead FIFA World Cup 2026 opener; Shakira, Burna Boy, Rema join star lineup
Pop star Katy Perry is set to headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in the United States The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, is also expected to feature performances by Lisa, Anitta, Tyla, Rema and Shakira.
Katy Perry to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in US
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. FIFA recently announced the list of performers who will take part in the celebrations before the opening matches of the tournament across the host nations. Entertainment News | Katy Perry to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in US.
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