- The World Cup 2026 opening ceremony kicked off with star-studded performances ahead of the co-hosts’ opening match against Paraguay in Los Angeles .
- A drumline officially launched the ceremony, marking the start of the United States’ World Cup opening festivities.
- The performance featured a drumming display before Future and Tyla took the stage to perform their song “Game Time.”
- LISA, Anitta and Rema closed out with their global collaboration “Goals,” blending Latin pop, K-pop and Afrobeats as part of the official FIFA World Cup album.
- Katy Perry performed “Wonder” after the parade of nations and right before kickoff with a young boy named Tius, who originally recorded the song with her.
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