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FIFA World Cup Los Angeles performance lineup expands

5 months By Chumasande Matiwane

With the FIFA World Cup action officially starting this Thursday, 11 June 2026, the attention now turns to Los Angeles, where fans can look forward to a landmark celebration on Friday, 12 June. The festivities form part of a first-of-its-kind live, linked, synchronised music experience spanning Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Also see: How to mentally prepare for the FIFA World Cup

Los Angeles World Cup performances

The United States Countdown Concert will connect audiences across the three host nations through music and culture ahead of the USA vs Paraguay match. The event showcases a massive, globally diverse roster that reflects the host nation’s multicultural pop culture identity.

Los Angeles will have a high-energy celebration featuring global superstars such as Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla as they headline the celebrations in the City of Angels.

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Also see: Bafana Bafana announces 32-man FIFA World Cup squad

Yesterday, the list grew with additional world-renowned artists BIA and Davido, who were announced this morning, accompanied by Ava Max and Major Lazer.


Together, they will bring the sound of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to life for a global audience, delivering a high-energy spectacle that reflects the scale of the World Cup tournament.

Other live performances will be shown from Mexico City and Toronto.

Live performances can be watched through Instagram Live, TikTok, and other platforms.

Also see: Tyla and Future’s FIFA World Cup song impresses fans

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