FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Opening Ceremony Highlights: Katy Perry, Lisa Lead Hollywood-Style Kickoff Show

Greetings and welcome back to our live blog covering the FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Opening Ceremony, stay tuned for all the latest updates, performances, and highlights from a star-studded night in Los Angeles as the tournament build-up begins in style.

Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony live on the following platforms:

• India: ZEE5, Unite8 Sports

• United States: Fox Sports, Telemundo

• United Kingdom: BBC, ITV

• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Arena Sport

• Canada: Bell Media

• Mexico: TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca

• Paraguay: Trece, Unicanal, GEN TV, Popu TV

The performers confirmed for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles are:

• Katy Perry

• Future

• Anitta

• LISA

• Rema

• Tyla

• Country music duo Dan + Shay will perform the United States national anthem.

The stadium is still only around half full for the opening ceremony. Lisa from BLACKPINK is performing in front of noticeable empty sections, with organisers expecting the crowd to build closer to kick-off.