United Kingdom: Royal Opera Chorus celebrates start of 2026 World Cup in London

The United Kingdom celebrated the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a public performance in London on June 11. South Korean tenor SeokJong Baek performed Puccini's 'Nessun dorma' with the Royal Opera Chorus in front of Covent Garden. The event on Davies Terrace drew passersby and opera fans as the tournament kicked off in Mexico. The performance highlighted the enduring connection between opera and football.