Katy Perry will play FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in USA, per report

The 2026 World Cup will reportedly start off with not just one celebration – but three. According to The Athletic , FIFA will host three opening ceremonies, one for each of the host country's (Mexico, the United States and Canada) opening match in the group stages. The tournament kicks off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at the historic Estadio Azteca.

The next day, the United States takes on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and Canada takes the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto. Each event will feature performances from some of the top music artists in the world representing the host nations and their opponents. Katy Perry, Future, Michael Bublé and Maná are among those slated to perform.

FIFA will also acknowledge the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States for two knockout stage matches scheduled on July 4. Who is performing at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony? There will be three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup, one for the opening match in the group stage for each of the host countries: Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Each show, which will last between 13 and 17 minutes, is scheduled to start 90 minutes ahead of kickoff, according to The Athletic. The tournament starts in Mexico City on June 11 when El Tri will face South Africa in Group A at Estadio Azteca. Iconic rock band Maná is slated to headline.