Katy Perry and Future to headline U.S. World Cup opening ceremony

Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla are scheduled to perform at the opening ceremony for the United States' first match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The event takes place on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where the U.S. national team faces Paraguay.

The lineup was revealed on May 9 for the tournament's opening celebrations in the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the show as reflecting the cultural diversity of the country and the unifying power of music. Ceremonies are set to begin 90 minutes before kickoff, with additional artists still to be announced.

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