Katy Perry Dazzles During World Cup Opening Ceremony Performance

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Katy Perry left the crowd roaring at the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony.

Katy Perry, known for her song “Roar,” performed at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12th before the U.S. men’s national soccer team played Paraguay. She shared the stage with Tyla, Future, Anitta, LISA, and Rema.

Katy delivered a dazzling performance, wearing a shimmering silver gown by Stella McCartney. She was joined on stage by 10-year-old singer Tius for a cheerful duet of her 2024 song, “Wonder.”

While they sang and danced, people circled around waving flags from different countries.

Katy finished the performance by lifting Tius, who was wearing a blue tracksuit, into her arms. Both were thrilled and smiled brightly.

Singer Katy Perry, who recently appeared with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the red carpet, announced she will perform at the ceremony on May 8th. The event already boasts a strong lineup of performers.

She announced on Instagram that she’ll be performing at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12th, excitedly saying she’s ‘kicking her feet!’ She encouraged fans to follow for more details, playfully warning them not to ‘let this be #TheOneThatGotAway.’

The World Cup isn’t just celebrating in Los Angeles – festivities are happening all over! In a historic first for the FIFA World Cup, opening ceremonies took place in three different cities, beginning with Mexico City on June 11th.

Before the Mexico versus South Africa match, fans at Azteca Stadium were entertained by a pre-game concert featuring popular artists like Maná and Los Ángeles Azules.

The opening ceremonies continued with a fantastic performance in Toronto. Canadian singer Michael Bublé shared the stage with Alessia Cara, Alanis Morissette, and other artists on June 12th, ahead of the men’s team’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

While many famous faces celebrated the start of the 2026 international soccer tournament, the entertainment won’t end with the opening ceremony – there will be more musical performances throughout the event.

BTS, Shakira, and Madonna are all scheduled to perform during the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19th.

This World Cup performance will be particularly significant for the singer of “Hips Don’t Lie,” as she first played the event two decades ago – an experience she credits with transforming her life.

Shakira described her strong connection to soccer, telling People magazine that it feels unbreakable. She explained that each World Cup feels special, and she believes this year’s tournament will be particularly important for uniting people during a challenging time socially and politically.

For more on the international players to watch during the 2026 world cup, read on…

Age: 18

World Cup Team: Spain

Current Soccer Club: FC Barcelona (Spain)

Position: Midfielder

Yamal is incredibly accomplished for his age. Despite only turning professional two years ago, he’s already won a UEFA European Championship and finished second in the voting for the Ballon d’Or – the annual award for the world’s best soccer player – in 2025.

Age: 38

World Cup Team: Argentina 

Current Soccer Club: Inter Miami CF (United States)

Position: Forward

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players ever, and all eyes are on him now. As the current World Cup champion and an eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or award, he’s close to making history by leading his team to win two World Cups in a row.

Age: 41

World Cup Team: Portugal

Current Soccer Club: Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)

Position: Forward

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the best soccer players ever, and for good reason. Throughout his career, he’s scored more than 970 goals and continues to add to that impressive total. Remarkably, he’s surpassed 100 goals with each club he’s played for – including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus – and has also scored over 130 international goals.

 

Age: 32

World Cup Team: England

Current Soccer Club: Bayern Munich (Germany)

Position: Forward

Harry Kane is widely considered one of the top goalscorers of his era and is captaining the England national team for the third World Cup in a row. He recently scored the goal that won their warm-up game against New Zealand on June 6th.

Age: 23

World Cup Team: Germany

Current Soccer Club: Bayern Munich (Germany)

Position: Midfielder

Jamal Musiala earned the nickname “Bambi” early in his professional soccer career – starting at just 16 years old – because of how gracefully he moves while playing. He first played in the World Cup in 2022.

Age: 34

World Cup Team: Brazil

Current Soccer Club: Santos FC (Brazil)

Position: Forward

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known simply as Neymar, became Brazil’s all-time leading scorer in 2023, breaking Pelé’s record that had stood for over 52 years. He’s now aiming to help his team win the World Cup again, something they haven’t achieved since 2002.

Age: 40

World Cup Team: Croatia

Current Soccer Club: AC Milan (Italy)

Position: Midfielder

Luka Modrić is widely considered the best soccer player in Croatian history. He led the Croatian national team to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and has appeared in over 190 international matches – more than any other player in the country’s history.

Age: 27

World Cup Team: France

Current Soccer Club: Real Madrid (Spain)

Position: Forward

Mbappe won the World Cup when he first played in 2018. Though France narrowly lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout in 2022, he’s clearly determined to win again this year.

Age: 25

World Cup Team: Brazil

Current Soccer Club: Real Madrid (Spain)

Position: Forward

Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, widely known as Vini Jr., is a Brazilian soccer sensation. In 2024, he was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player and finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting. As he enters his second World Cup, Vini Jr. aims to help Brazil win the championship for the first time in 24 years.

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