FIFA has reportedly selected a diverse group of international music stars to perform during the opening celebrations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the tournament’s three host nations, Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the three North American countries, is expected to be the biggest edition of the tournament in history.
For the first time, 48 teams will compete for football’s biggest prize, with matches taking place in multiple cities across the three host nations.
According to information circulating ahead of the tournament, Mexico’s opening celebrations will feature performances from renowned artists including Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Los Ángeles Azules, and South African singer Tyla.
The selection combines some of Mexico’s most popular musical acts with internationally recognised performers.
In the United States, fans are expected to be entertained by a mix of pop, hip-hop and global music stars.
The reported line-up includes Katy Perry, Future, Sanjoy, BLACKPINK member LISA, and Paraguayan singer Marilina Bogado.
Meanwhile, Canada’s opening festivities are set to showcase homegrown talent, with Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara reportedly chosen to perform during the country’s celebrations.
FIFA has also included a number of additional artists who are expected to participate in World Cup-related events and celebrations throughout the tournament.
The list reportedly features Colombian superstar J Balvin, Brazilian singer Anitta, Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean, Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna, French musician Vegedream, Canadian singer Jessie Reyez, Moroccan performer Nora Fatehi, and Indigenous Canadian artist William Prince.
The inclusion of artists from different regions reflects FIFA’s efforts to highlight cultural diversity and global unity through music, one of the key elements of World Cup celebrations.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in June and is expected to attract millions of fans to stadiums across North America, while billions more follow the action from around the world.
