Katy Perry will headline a star-studded pregame show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, ahead of the United States’ opening match of the FIFA World Cup, organizers announced Friday, reports AP.
The June 12 ceremony before the U.S. takes on Paraguay will feature performances by rappers Future and Rema, singers Lisa, Tyla and Anitta, along with DJ Sanjoy.
The event is part of FIFA’s expanded entertainment lineup planned across the three host nations for the 48-team tournament.
In Mexico, the June 11 opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium will include performances by Tyla, Alejandro Fernández, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Belinda, J Balvin, and bands Los Ángeles Azules and Maná.
Canada’s first World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto’s BMO Field will feature Canadian artists Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, William Prince and Nora Fatehi, alongside Elyanna, Vegedream and DJ Sanjoy.
FIFA said all opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin 90 minutes before kickoff.
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