FIFA has announced the music artists who will perform during the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The tournament will be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, marking the first time the competition is being held in three countries together.
For the first time in World Cup history, Fifa will organise separate opening ceremonies across multiple host nations. The celebrations are scheduled for June 11 and June 12 and will take place in different cities across North America.
The main ceremony in the United States will be held at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12 before the United States plays against Paraguay. The event is expected to begin 90 minutes before kickoff at 4.30pm local time.
Artists confirmed for the Los Angeles ceremony include Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA from BLACKPINK, Rema and Tyla. Fifa has also said that more performers may be announced later.
“This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the Fifa World Cup 2026 will become,” Fifa President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
Happy to announce that LISA will be part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, the first largest FIFA World Cup in history!#LISA #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jdwnVD5V1n
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“The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,” he added.
Kicking my feet because I’m performing at the @FIFAWorldCup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12th! Stay tuned for more info – don’t let this be #TheOneThatGotAway ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/sJpL4c2Dtc
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 9, 2026
The world’s game reaches its biggest stage in the USA 🇺🇸
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The United States takes centre stage as football, music, and culture ignite the #FIFAWorldCup 🏆🎶🎆
Mexico City will host the first opening celebration on June 11 before the Mexico versus South Africa match. Performers there include Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Maná.
The world’s stage is set in Mexico, where the journey begins 🇲🇽
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The world comes alive as football, music and culture spark the start of the #FIFAWorldCup 🏆🎶🎆
A historic Canadian Opening Ceremony 🇨🇦
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 8, 2026
Where cultures connect, Canada shines as football and music unite the world for the #FIFAWorldCup 🏆🎶🎆
Meanwhile, Toronto will host Canada’s ceremony on June 12 before the national team faces Bosnia and Herzegovina. The lineup includes Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé and Nora Fatehi.
The 2026 Fifa World Cup will feature 104 matches across 16 host cities from June 11 to July 19. The opening match will take place in Mexico City, while the final is scheduled at New York New Jersey Stadium.