USA Opens World Cup 2026 With Katy Perry, Future Show Before Paraguay Match
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Updated · The Independent · Jun 12
USA Opens World Cup 2026 With Katy Perry, Future Show Before Paraguay Match
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jun 12
Summary
SoFi Stadium staged the USA’s World Cup opener with Katy Perry headlining the final pre-match ceremony, joined by Future ahead of kickoff against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles closed a three-city launch sequence after earlier opening shows in Mexico City and Toronto, with Shakira, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette among the performers across the co-host nations.
Donald Trump did not attend the opener, with the White House citing a tight schedule before his 80th birthday weekend in Washington; Secretary of State Mark Rubio was set to lead the U.S. delegation instead.
The match opens a U.S. group containing Paraguay, Australia and Turkey, while the tournament has already drawn scrutiny over empty seats and mandatory drinks breaks.