Katy Perry and Future to headline World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium

Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at the United States' World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium, the BBC has confirmed. The star-studded show in Los Angeles follows earlier spectaculars in Mexico City and Toronto, as the 2026 tournament begins across three nations. The lineup, headlined by global pop star Perry alongside South African singer Tyla and rapper Future, is set to take place tonight at the SoFi Stadium venue. The ceremony marks the start of the World Cup in the US, which co-hosts with Canada and Mexico.