Blackpink’s Lisa joins the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony lineup at SoFi Stadium alongside Katy Perry and Tyla.
Blackpink Lisa FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Lineup Out Now
FIFA World Cup opening ceremony 2026 performers list released as Lisa and others are set to take the stage independently in three different opening shows.
- The SoFi Stadium World Cup ceremony featuring Lisa in Los Angeles will run for 13 minutes alongside two more opening shows in Toronto and Mexico.
- FIFA World Cup opening ceremony 2026 performers include artists like Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, and Tyla.
- Lisa’s SoFi Stadium performance comes after BTS Jungkook’s performance of Dreamers at the Qatar World Cup 2022.
K-pop and sports are intertwined once again, but it's not the NBA or the NFL this time, but one of the world’s greatest sports events, the FIFA World Cup. After BTS Jungkook's trailblazing performance in Qatar with Dreamers in 2022, Blackpink’s Lisa is now reportedly set to perform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Various media stories as well as the artist's own agency LLOUD confirmed the same.
Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony take place?
According to a report by Korea JoongAng Daily citing The Athletic, the Lisa FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performance will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will move beyond the usual tradition by staging three distinct opening ceremonies. Lisa's World Cup 2026 performance is set for the United States’ curtain-raiser at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, just before the opening match between the U.S. and Paraguay.
FIFA World Cup 2026 entertainment lineup: Which artists are performing at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
The media report also notes the finalization of an agreement with FIFA, where the Lisa SoFi Stadium performance will also be joined by a high-profile lineup. The roster of artists includes pop icon Katy Perry, rapper Future, and DJ Sanjoy.
Although the Los Angeles spectacle is set for a tight 13-minute frame, FIFA is trying to include diversified talent to note each country's cultural footprint. The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony artists for the Toronto opening are expected to include Canadian staples Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara for performing within the similarly timed 13-minute showcase.
However, the Mexico opening is reportedly going to be a bit longer and may be hosted at the historic Estadio Azteca. The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performers for Mexico will feature rock band Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, and Tyla for a 16-and-a-half-minute long show.
Blackpink Lisa FIFA World Cup 2026 Performance and K-pop’s Integration
The sports sector has long been tapping the K-pop sector, like the NBA’s association with CORTIS, and BTS SUGA’s involvement in a consortium investing $70 million USD to acquire a 2–3% stake in the Oakland Athletics’ baseball team. As stated earlier, BTS Jungkook had also performed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. By positioning Lisa at the core of the North American opener, the authorities involved are penetrating into global youth via music and sports, which could potentially bring in billions-worth of revenue.
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