World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony | World Cup 2026 | Al Jazeera

Author: AFPPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: United States

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World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony | World Cup 2026 | Al Jazeera

The 2026 World Cup kicked off in the United States with a Hollywood-style opening ceremony at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium). Performers included Future, Tyla, Anitta, Lisa, Jason Sudeikis, and Katy Perry. Celebrities such as Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry, Rob Lowe, Owen Wilson, and Paris Hilton attended. The opening match featured the United States against Paraguay.

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