LOS ANGELES, USA — Thai superstar Lisa performed at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of the Group D match between the United States and Paraguay, helping launch the tournament in front of a packed crowd in Los Angeles.
The Blackpink member took the stage alongside Brazilian singer Anitta and Nigerian artist Rema to perform “GOALS”, FIFA’s official song for the 2026 World Cup. The performance was one of the highlights of the pre-match festivities before the tournament’s first round of group-stage matches.
Organisers designed the show to showcase Los Angeles’ creative identity, with costumes, stage elements and visual effects inspired by the city’s street art culture and entertainment industry.
Several high-profile figures also took part in the opening celebrations. Actor Jason Sudeikis and singer Katy Perry were among those featured in the pre-kick-off programme.
The atmosphere inside the 70,000-capacity stadium was lively, with a host of celebrities in attendance, including Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry, Rob Lowe, Owen Wilson and Paris Hilton. Fans were also treated to a giant World Cup trophy replica displayed on the pitch during the ceremony.
While US President Donald Trump was not present, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the event. Trump reportedly spoke with members of the US team by phone and wished them well for the competition.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament, which has expanded to 48 teams, runs from 11 June to 19 July.
