Katy Perry To Unveil A Never-Heard Performance At The Fifa World Cup 2026

The buzz is electric in the City of Angels as pop sensation Katy Perry gears up to drop a musical bombshell at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles. During an appearance at the Tribeca Festival premiere of her concert film 'Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour,' Perry let slip that she plans to perform a song never before sung live, adding an extra layer of excitement to the star-studded event.

According to PEOPLE magazine, Perry, one of the headlining acts for the event on June 12, made this intriguing reveal while soaking up the summer vibes on the Tribeca red carpet. Without revealing too much, the "California Gurl" hinted that the track is from one of her earlier albums and holds a special significance fitting for the occasion.

“It's very fitting for the ceremonial song that I get to sing,” Perry shared. "And it's not new. It's off of one of my records, and I'm very excited to perform it."

Joining Perry on stage will be a galaxy of stars including Anitta, Future, LISA, Rema, and Tyla, making June 12 a day to remember for music and football fans alike. The World Cup extravaganza kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City, where Shakira and Burna Boy set the tone with the debut of "Dai Dai," this year's official anthem.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is setting records as the biggest edition yet, featuring 48 teams across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With North America lit up by soccer fever, fans can look forward to more musical spectacles, including a third opening ceremony in Toronto. This is a summer of sports and songs that you won't want to miss, wrapping up in spectacular fashion on July 19 with the final showdown.