Katy Perry headlines USA's big World Cup kick-off
Digest more
FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial matches in all three nations that will host games in the expanded 48-nation tournament.
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.
The USA World Cup opening ceremony features performances from Katy Perry, Future, Anitta and Tyla ahead of the USMNT's opener vs Paraguay.
A star-studded opening ceremony took place inside Sofi Stadium prior to the United States men's national team's 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay.
Canada hosted the second of the 2026 World Cup's three opening ceremonies before the team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, with a star-studded cast on hand to celebrate the nation's first World Cup match.
FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN
2026 FIFA World Cup pregame festivities underwayPregame festivities and on-pitch ceremony are both underway in Los Angeles as the U.S. men's national team is set to kickoff the Group D opener against Paraguay.
