The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and Atlanta is gearing up for a summer full of soccer & fun! And now, we’ve got some huge news about the Opening Ceremony for the tournament. Keep scrolling to learn all about the 2026 FIFA World Cup Ceremony performances!
Who is performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony?
FIFA has announced the lineup for their star-studded Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles, and of course, we’ll see ATL repped on the main stage!
FIFA states,
Global superstars Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla will headline the celebrations in Los Angeles, with additional world-renowned artists still to be announced. 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, ambition and cultural power of the tournament itself.
The Opening Ceremony will be hosted in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, 90 minutes before kick-off on Friday, 12 June at 4:30pm LA local time.
When does the FIFA World Cup begin?
The FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11th, 2026 in Mexico, and will go until July 19th, 2026.
USA vs Paraguay will kick off the U.S.’s FIFA matches on Friday, June 12th, 2026, after the U.S. Opening Ceremony.
Atlanta’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule
Atlanta’s schedule for the 2026 World Cup is:
- Monday, June 15th, 2026 | Spain v Cabo Verde – Group H – Atlanta Stadium
- Thursday, June 18th, 2026 | Czechia v South Africa – Group A – Atlanta Stadium
- Saturday, June 21st, 2026 | Spain v Saudi Arabia – Group H – Atlanta Stadium
- Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 | Morocco v Haiti – Group C – Atlanta Stadium
- Saturday, June 27th, 2026 | Congo DR v Uzbekistan – Group K – Atlanta Stadium
- Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 | Match 80 – Group L winners v Group E/H/I/J/K third place – Atlanta Stadium
- Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 | Match 95 – Winner match 86 v Winner match 88 – Atlanta Stadium
- Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 | Match 102 – Winner match 99 v Winner match 100 – Atlanta Stadium
Don’t miss out on all the FIFA World Cup fun this summer, Atlanta! We can’t wait!