The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performers lineup is the most ambitious music slate in the tournament’s history. Twenty-three artists. Three cities. Two days. One trophy reinterpreted in three cultural languages. For the first time, FIFA has staged opening ceremonies in every host nation rather than a single show, and the lineup reflects that scale.
Katy Perry headlines Los Angeles. Maná opens Mexico City. Michael Bublé welcomes Canada. Between them, the world’s biggest pop, regional Mexican, reggaeton, Afrobeats, K-pop and folk acts share a single stage cycle.
This is the master list. Every confirmed artist, organized by city, with the top global names broken out at the top. FIFA announced the official lineup on May 8, 2026, with additional performers expected to be added in the weeks before kickoff. We update this page the moment FIFA confirms new names.
Updated: May 11, 2026.
Top Artists at the World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
Twenty-three performers are confirmed across three ceremonies. Six of them carry the global star power FIFA needs to lift the broadcast into pop culture conversation. These are the artists driving headlines, streaming spikes, and tune-in interest.
Katy Perry. The Los Angeles headliner and the lineup’s biggest Western pop name. A nine-time Grammy nominee with multiple number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, Perry brings the spectacle FIFA wants out of the SoFi Stadium show. Her catalog of stadium anthems makes her the natural anchor for the trilogy’s closing act.
Maná. Mexico’s biggest rock band and the headline act for the Mexico City show. Four Grammy wins. Multiple Latin Grammys. More than 40 million records sold worldwide. Maná opening the first World Cup match on home soil is the kind of cultural moment that defines a tournament before a ball is kicked.
Michael Bublé. Canada’s leading vocalist and the Toronto ceremony’s headliner. Four Grammy Awards, multiple diamond-certified albums, and the kind of crossover appeal that translates from BMO Field to global broadcast. His selection signals Canada’s intent to deliver a polished, internationally legible show.
LISA. The BLACKPINK member becomes only the second K-pop solo artist to perform at a World Cup opening ceremony, following Jung Kook at Qatar 2022. She is also the first Thai artist and the first female K-pop idol to headline a World Cup opening. Her booking at SoFi Stadium expands FIFA’s reach into Asia’s largest streaming markets and confirms K-pop’s permanent place on the global sports stage.
J Balvin. Reggaeton’s most consistent hitmaker joins the Mexico City lineup. Five Latin Grammys. Multiple Billboard Latin number ones. Balvin alongside Maná, Belinda and Los Ángeles Azules turns the Mexico show into a sweeping survey of Latin music’s biggest commercial sounds.
Tyla. The only artist booked across two ceremonies, performing in both Mexico City and Los Angeles. Her 2024 Grammy win for Best African Music Performance opened the door, and FIFA has positioned her as the lineup’s unifying thread, the artist who connects continents.
Mexico Opening Ceremony Performers (Estadio Azteca, June 11)
Mexico’s lineup leans into national identity. The show runs approximately 16 minutes, longer than the other two ceremonies, and starts at 11:30 AM CST, ninety minutes before Mexico kicks off against South Africa at 1:00 PM CST. The performances bring the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album to life across cumbia, regional Mexican, reggaeton, and Latin pop. The visual concept draws from papel picado, the traditional Mexican folk art of perforated tissue paper.
| Artist | Genre | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Maná | Rock | Mexico |
| Alejandro Fernández | Regional Mexican | Mexico |
| Belinda | Pop | Mexico |
| Los Ángeles Azules | Cumbia | Mexico |
| Lila Downs | Folk-fusion | Mexico (Mexican-American) |
| J Balvin | Reggaeton | Colombia |
| Danny Ocean | Latin pop | Venezuela |
| Tyla | Afro-pop | South Africa |
Why this lineup works. Maná and Alejandro Fernández anchor the show in Mexican rock and regional tradition. Belinda represents the country’s pop-crossover generation. Los Ángeles Azules is the cumbia institution that connects multiple generations of Mexican listeners. Lila Downs brings indigenous and folk roots. J Balvin and Danny Ocean represent the broader Latin music sphere. Tyla appears as the visiting South African artist, a direct nod to the opening match opponent.
Estadio Azteca becomes the first venue in history to host matches across three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026), and Mexico’s ceremony is built to honor that legacy through music and stagecraft.
Canada Opening Ceremony Performers (BMO Field, Toronto, June 12)
Canada’s show takes a mosaic-inspired trophy reimagining as its visual signature, a direct symbol of the communities and cultures that define the country. The 13-minute ceremony begins at 1:30 PM ET, ninety minutes before Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3:00 PM ET. The ceremony opens with a journey across Canada from coast to coast to coast, marking the first FIFA World Cup match played by the Canadian Men’s National Team on home soil.
| Artist | Genre | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bublé | Pop / Vocal | Canada |
| Alanis Morissette | Alternative rock | Canada |
| Alessia Cara | Pop / R&B | Canada |
| Jessie Reyez | R&B / Soul | Canada |
| William Prince | Folk / Country | Canada |
| Sanjoy | Electronic / DJ | Canada |
| Nora Fatehi | Pop / Bollywood crossover | Canada (of Moroccan descent) |
| Elyanna | Arabic pop | Palestinian-Chilean |
| Vegedream | Afro-trap / Hip-hop | France (Ivorian heritage) |
Why this lineup works. Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette deliver the Canadian household-name factor. Alessia Cara and Jessie Reyez bring the contemporary pop and R&B audience. William Prince adds Indigenous representation through folk music. The diaspora-facing bookings, Nora Fatehi, Elyanna, and Vegedream, reflect Canada’s multicultural identity and broaden the show’s international reach. Sanjoy adds an electronic and DJ element to the mostly vocal-led roster.
Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in what will be the Canadian men’s first home World Cup match in the nation’s history.
USA Opening Ceremony Performers (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, June 12)
The Los Angeles ceremony closes the trilogy and is engineered for global virality. The 13-minute show is built Hollywood-style with large-scale visuals, immersive storytelling and live performances centered on the FIFA World Cup Trophy. Stadium gates open four hours before kickoff. The ceremony starts at 4:30 PM PT, ninety minutes before the United States faces Paraguay at 6:00 PM PT.
| Artist | Genre | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Perry | Pop | USA |
| Future | Hip-hop | USA |
| Anitta | Pop / Funk carioca | Brazil |
| LISA | K-pop | Thailand (BLACKPINK) |
| Rema | Afrobeats | Nigeria |
| Tyla | Afro-pop | South Africa |
Why this lineup works. Katy Perry and Future cover American pop and hip-hop, the two most-streamed genres in the host market. Anitta represents Brazil and Latin America. LISA brings the Asian streaming audience. Rema delivers Afrobeats, the fastest-growing global genre. Tyla returns from the Mexico show as the unifying anchor.
FIFA has confirmed that additional world-renowned artists will be announced for the Los Angeles ceremony in the weeks ahead. Reports from The New York Times and The Athletic also linked Paraguayan cumbia star Marilina Bogado to the pre-match show, though she did not appear on FIFA’s official confirmed list and her appearance remains subject to visa processing.
Who is Producing the Opening Ceremonies?
All three shows are produced in creative partnership with Italian agency Balich Wonder Studio, the same team behind major Olympic Games and Expo opening ceremonies. The agency has built its reputation on large-scale narrative productions that translate across cultural and language boundaries, which is exactly the challenge of producing three separate ceremonies linked by a single creative thread.
The trilogy is held together by what FIFA calls a “shared heartbeat” concept. One trophy. Three cultural reinterpretations. Papel picado in Mexico. Mosaic in Canada. Hollywood spectacle in the United States.
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album
The performers also bring the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album to life across the three ceremonies. The album is released under the FIFA Sound label in coordination with Universal Music. Confirmed releases so far include “Lighter” by Jelly Roll, Carín León and producer Cirkut, which dropped March 21, 2026 as the lead single. “Echo” by Daddy Yankee featuring Shenseea released on April 28. Shakira’s “Dai Dai” featuring Burna Boy releases May 14 as the tournament’s central anthem track. “Desire” by Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger debuted at the December 2025 final draw.
Industry tracking has also surfaced an ASCAP registration for a track called “Goals” credited to LISA, Anitta, Rema and Brazilian production duo Tropkillaz, widely reported as part of the official album. FIFA has not formally confirmed the track yet.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show Performers
The 2026 final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium introduces the first official halftime show in World Cup history. The performance is being produced by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and manager Phil Harvey in partnership with Global Citizen. Coldplay are not performing themselves. They are curating the artist roster, with proceeds supporting a global education fund.
Halftime performers have not been announced. FIFA is expected to confirm the lineup closer to the tournament. Over two billion viewers are projected to watch the halftime show live, a number that would make it one of the most-watched musical performances in television history.
How to Watch the Opening Ceremony Performances Live
The opening ceremonies air through the same broadcasters carrying the opening matches in your country. The Mexico ceremony airs before Mexico vs South Africa on June 11. The Canada ceremony airs before Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. The Los Angeles ceremony airs before USA vs Paraguay, also on June 12.
Coverage in the United States runs on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with streaming on Peacock for Spanish-language matches and Fox One for English-language coverage. The United Kingdom carries the ceremonies free on BBC and ITV. Australia streams free on SBS On Demand. Canada airs the ceremonies through CTV, TSN and Bell Media properties. Mexico carries the shows on Televisa and TV Azteca. Full broadcaster details for every country are available here.
FAQ About World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Performers
How many performers are at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Twenty-three artists are confirmed across the three ceremonies. Mexico City features eight performers, Toronto features nine, and Los Angeles features six. Tyla is the only artist booked at more than one ceremony, performing in both Mexico City and Los Angeles. FIFA has indicated more performers will be added before kickoff.
Who is performing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Mexico City features Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, Lila Downs, J Balvin, Danny Ocean and Tyla. Toronto features Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, William Prince, Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi, Elyanna and Vegedream. Los Angeles features Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla.
Who is the headline performer at the opening ceremony?
Each city has its own headliner. Maná headlines Mexico City. Michael Bublé headlines Toronto. Katy Perry headlines Los Angeles. There is no single global headliner because FIFA has structured the event as a trilogy rather than a single show.
Is LISA from BLACKPINK performing at the World Cup 2026?
Yes. LISA performs at the Los Angeles ceremony at SoFi Stadium on June 12. She becomes the second K-pop solo artist to perform at a World Cup opening ceremony, following Jung Kook of BTS at Qatar 2022. She is also the first Thai artist and first female K-pop idol to headline a World Cup opening.
Will Shakira perform at the opening ceremony?
Shakira is not confirmed for any of the three opening ceremonies. She did record the tournament anthem “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy, releasing May 14, 2026, but her live participation in the ceremonies has not been announced by FIFA.
Is Beyoncé performing at the World Cup 2026?
No. Beyoncé is not on the confirmed lineup for any of the three opening ceremonies.
Who is performing at the World Cup 2026 halftime show?
The halftime show performers have not been announced. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey are producing the show in partnership with Global Citizen and will curate the artist lineup. FIFA is expected to reveal the performers closer to the July 19 final.
How long is each opening ceremony?
The Mexico City ceremony runs approximately 16 minutes. The Toronto and Los Angeles ceremonies each run approximately 13 minutes. All three are staged 90 minutes before their respective opening matches.
Where can I watch the opening ceremony performers live?
The ceremonies air through the same broadcaster carrying each opening match in your country. United States viewers watch on FOX and Telemundo. United Kingdom viewers watch free on BBC or ITV. Australian viewers stream free on SBS On Demand. Canadian viewers use CTV, TSN or Bell Media.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performers lineup is more than a music slate. It is a cultural map of the modern game, a global guest list that mirrors the tournament’s reach. From Maná at Estadio Azteca to Katy Perry at SoFi Stadium, every booking has been chosen to tell a story. The world tunes in on June 11 and June 12. The music starts before the football.
