The USA World Cup opening ceremony features performances from Katy Perry, Future, Anitta and Tyla ahead of the USMNT's opener vs Paraguay.

The United States and Paraguay will play the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on American soil, with Katy Perry and several other artists headlining the pregame ceremony. The United States will be the last of the three hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to kick off its tournament schedule.

Here's how you can catch Friday's United States opening ceremony for World Cup 2026.

Shakira, Katy Perry , Alanis Morissette and more are taking the stage for the World Cup opening ceremonies, here's how to watch.

Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay will have the honor of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the USMNT's first game of the World Cup.

USA crushed Paraguay 4-1 and Canada earned a historic first World Cup point against Bosnia as the 2026 FIFA World Cup second day began in style. There was also a lot of drama off the field, with celebrity appearances,

Katy Perry’s FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performance in Los Angeles quickly became a talking point after fans turned their attention to her silver outfit. The United States opener against Paraguay gave FIFA a huge stage at SoFi Stadium,

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies unfold in Canada and the US on June 12. In Toronto, Alanis Morissette, Nora Fatehi and global stars deliver a cultural mosaic at BMO Field. At SoFi Stadium, Katy Perry headlines a star-studded spectacle with LISA,