Overview
- The Athletic reported that FIFA plans three opening ceremonies, one before each host nation’s first match, and FIFA has not confirmed the plan.
- The U.S. show at SoFi Stadium on June 12 would feature headliner Katy Perry with Future, DJ Sanjoy and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, per the reports.
- Mexico’s opener on June 11 at Estadio Azteca is slated to include Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda and Los Ángeles Azules, with South African artist Tyla also named by Yahoo Sports.
- Canada’s first match in Toronto on June 12 is expected to bring performances by Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara, according to the reports.
- Each show is described as a 13 to 17 minute set starting 90 minutes before kickoff, and Yahoo Sports says FIFA plans July 4 tributes at Round of 16 games in Philadelphia and Houston.