2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies Performers: Shakira, Katy Perry, Lisa And More
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Shakira, Katy Perry, Lisa And More To Perform For 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies By Monica Mercuri,
- The celebrations begin in Mexico City on June 11 before moving to Toronto and Los Angeles the following day.
- The three ceremonies will take place ahead of Group A matches.
Hollywood & Entertainment Shakira, Katy Perry, Lisa And More To Perform For 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies By Monica Mercuri,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow Author Jun 11, 2026, 01:00pm EDTJun 11, 2026, 01:25pm EDTShakira at Global Citizen x FIFA World Cup Final Panel at Global Citizen NOW held at Spring Studios on May 14, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Stephanie Augello/Variety via Getty Images)Variety via Getty ImagesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is getting a star-studded kickoff. The tournament is hosting three opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States, and each celebration will include performances from global artists, including Shakira, Burna Boy, Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Alanis Morissette and more.
The celebrations begin in Mexico City on June 11 before moving to Toronto and Los Angeles the following day. In addition to airing live performances, each ceremony will showcase the culture, music and spirit of its host nation.