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Katy Perry, Future and Blackpink's Lisa to headline FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi
SoFi Stadium will be home to FIFA World Cup 2026 games this summer.
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Katy Perry, Future, Blackpink's Lisa and other artists will headline the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium on June 12 — one of three happening across North America.
The selection: The lineup just announced "reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
Why it matters: It's the first time the global competition will hold three opening ceremonies across multiple countries. Mexico City hosts one on June 11 and Toronto hosts another on June 12.
What's next: Los Angeles will host eight games. The first match will take place on June 12 between the U.S. men’s national team and Paraguay. The opening ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m., 90 minutes before kickoff.
Tickets are available now through FIFA and will continue to be released throughout the tournament.
Go deeper: Watch FIFA’s World Cup games with your fellow Angelenos across LA County
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