Katy Perry Glitters in Silver Sequin Dress While Performing at 2026 World Cup with 10-Year-Old Norwegian Singer
Perry’s performance featured Norwegian singer Tius Luka, who sang the opening and closing lines of her song and inspired its creation.
- On Friday, Katy Perry performed her song "Wonder" at SoFi Stadium during the FIFA World Cup match between the USA and Paraguay, joined by 10-year-old Tius Luka.
- Tius Luka inspired the track after recording his vocal lines at age five in 2021; Perry heard the recording in 2023 and wrote additional verses for her seventh studio album.
- The young Norwegian singer, dressed in a navy tracksuit, flew from Norway to join Perry on stage following a Thursday rehearsal. Tius performed the song's opening and closing lines.
- Broadcasts on FOX and Telemundo reached U.S. audiences, while FIFA uploaded the performance to YouTube. The unexpected co-star appearance sparked online chatter about the live number.
- Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla also headlined the pre-match show, underscoring the World Cup's status as a premier platform for major global musical talent.
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The singer performed "Wonder" before the USA-Paraguay match, with several viewers criticizing both her voice and appearance.
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Who Was the Child Singing With Katy Perry on the World Cup Stage?
Katy Perry’s performance at the USA vs. Paraguay match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked chatter online. Not because the pop star’s performance was bad, but because she had an unexpected co-star during the number. That’s right, the singer took to the World Cup stage at SoFi Stadium Friday night, where she was joined by 10-year-old Tius Luka. The young Norwegian singer, who was dressed in a navy tracksuit with red and white stripes, sang the op…
The third opening ceremony of the World Cup was also held.
Katy Perry Glitters in Silver Sequin Dress While Performing at 2026 World Cup with 10-Year-Old Norwegian Singer
Getty Images Katy Perry was a vision in silver for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. The 41-year-old pop star performed her song “Wonder” off her 2024 album 143 during the Parade of Nations before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday (June 12). For the occasion, Katy wore a sequin fringe peplum gown from the Stella McCartney FW26 collection. Credit: Getty Images She…
FIFA has come under fire from fans after the opening ceremony of the World Cup in the United States was held in front of a crowd that appeared far from full capacity. The US national team began its 2026 World Cup adventure with a match against Paraguay at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, amid ongoing concerns about high ticket prices and unsatisfactory sales. Before Mauricio Pochettino's team took to the field, the tournament's official opening ceremo…
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