Overview
- FIFA, which on Monday confirmed a tri-nation launch, named Los Angeles headliners Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla.
- Mexico City opens the tournament on June 11 at Estadio Azteca before Mexico vs South Africa, with Tyla joining Mexican acts including Los Ángeles Azules and Maná.
- Los Angeles follows on June 12 ahead of USA vs Paraguay, featuring LISA in what outlets report as the first FIFA World Cup opening performance by a Thai and a female K-pop artist.
- FIFA says an official World Cup album is in development, with Shakira and Burna Boy announced for the tournament song titled Dai Dai.
- The 2026 World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities, concluding with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.