Katy Perry, Future to Headline 2026 World Cup Opening in Los Angeles

The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup is gearing up for its third and final opening ceremony in Los Angeles, where musical icons Katy Perry and Future are slated to perform. This grand event will precede the United States men's national team's first match of the tournament, as they face off against Paraguay at the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium, temporarily renamed Los Angeles Stadium for the World Cup.

This Los Angeles celebration follows two earlier opening ceremonies held in Mexico City and Toronto, marking the unique multi-host format of the 2026 tournament across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Previous ceremonies have already featured global talents such as Shakira, Michael Buble, Vegedream, and Nora Fatehi, setting a high bar for the North American spectacle.

Team USA's clash with Paraguay revives a long-standing rivalry. While the US recently secured a 2-1 friendly victory, their earliest World Cup encounter dates back to 1930, where the Americans triumphed 3-0. For Paraguay, this marks their return to the global stage after their last appearance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The chosen venue, SoFi Stadium, is a modern marvel, having opened its doors in September 2020, making it one of the newest stadiums to host matches in this expanded 48-team World Cup.