Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among an all-star lineup of global music stars set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Joining him on stage at the Los Angeles Stadium are South African star Tyla, American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta and BLACKPINK member LISA.
FIFA disclosed this in a statement posted on its official handle on Saturday.
According to the football governing body, three opening ceremonies will be held separately across the three host countries, with the United States’ celebration scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026.
The ceremonies will also hold on June 11 in Mexico City and on June 12 in Toronto, Canada.
FIFA said the celebration would combine football, music and entertainment in what it described as a “historic summer” across the North American countries.
“For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, a new benchmark will be set as three spectacular opening ceremonies unfold across Mexico City (11 June), Toronto and Los Angeles (12 June), as Canada, Mexico and the United States come together to launch the greatest show on earth,” the statement read.
