Katy Perry and Future kick off World Cup 2026 USA opening ceremony

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13 Jun 2026 • 9:07 AM MYT
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Katy Perry and Future kick off World Cup 2026 USA opening ceremony

  • 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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