Katy Perry Headlines World Cup Opening Ceremony
The tournament kicked off in L.A. with a global pop lineup before the U.S. men's first win.
Fame & Fortune Desk · June 13, 2026 · Based on reporting by Billboard
Katy Perry led a star-packed lineup at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony inside L.A. Stadium on Thursday. LISA, Anitta, Rema, Tyla, Future, and Dan + Shay rounded out the bill. They all performed before the U.S. Men's National Team beat Paraguay in its opener. The ceremony fused pop, Afrobeats, and country into one of the splashiest kickoffs the tournament has ever staged.
The spectacle set the tone for a tournament already stacked with viral moments. Two days in, Vogue rounded up the biggest highlights. With the U.S. co-hosting and music's biggest names in the mix, FIFA is betting on celebrity firepower to court American audiences. Expect more famous faces in the stands as group play heats up.
