Star-studded 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Launches in LA

WHO:

NY Post - Tom Cruise and Jaxson Dart were among the celebrities attending the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup opener.

Billboard - Dan + Shay also performed at the opening ceremony alongside Future, Tyla, LISA, Anitta, and Rema.

NY Post - Performers at the opening ceremony include Future, Tyla, LISA, Anitta, Rema, Katy Perry, and Jason Sudeikis.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony featured a performance of the song "Game Time" by Future and Tyla, which was described as igniting the event with energy.

AllHipHop - Future and Tyla's performance of "Game Time" was highlighted as a key moment that set the stage for the tournament.

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony in Los Angeles featured performances of the song "Goals" by LISA, Anitta, and Rema, and the song "Game Time" by Future and Tyla.

NY Post - The opening ceremony featured performances of the song "Goals" by LISA, Anitta, and Rema.

Rolling Stone Music - Future and Tyla performed their new song, "Game Time," during the opening ceremony.

Rolling Stone Music - Future and Tyla declared “Game Time” during their performance at the opening ceremony.

Billboard - The U.S. Men's National Team won their opening match against Paraguay.

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony in Los Angeles is the last of three ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following events in Mexico City and Toronto.

NY Post - The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began in Los Angeles with a star-studded opening ceremony.

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony in Los Angeles is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, 90 minutes before the match between the United States and Paraguay.

Yahoo Sports - The match between the United States and Paraguay is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

WHERE:

Billboard - The opening ceremony took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

NY Post - The opening ceremony took place in Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - The match will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony is the last of three ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the previous ceremonies having taken place in Mexico City and Toronto.

Yahoo Sports - The next match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is scheduled for June 13, 2026, featuring Qatar vs Switzerland at 3 p.m. ET.

Billboard - The U.S. Men's National Team's opening match against Paraguay occurred after the opening ceremony.

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony is on June 12, 2026.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony will be available for streaming on platforms including FOX One, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Peacock.

Yahoo Sports - The opening ceremony will be broadcast on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Streaming options include FOX One, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Peacock.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 19:19 UTC)

The opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured an electrifying performance of the song "Game Time" by Future and Tyla, which truly ignited the event with energy. This performance was highlighted as a key moment that set the stage for the tournament, following two previous ceremonies held in Mexico City and Toronto. As the excitement builds, fans are eager to see what the rest of the tournament will bring.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 17:19 UTC)

In an exciting start to the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup journey, celebrities like Tom Cruise and Jaxson Dart were spotted at the opener in Los Angeles. The opening ceremony dazzled attendees with performances of "Goals" by LISA, Anitta, and Rema, along with "Game Time" by Future and Tyla. Looking ahead, the next match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is set for June 13, 2026, featuring Qatar taking on Switzerland at 3 p.m. ET.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 15:28 UTC)

The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup showcased vibrant performances, including the song "Goals" by LISA, Anitta, and Rema, as well as a new track called "Game Time" by Future and Tyla. Fans can look forward to the next match in the group stage, where Qatar will face Switzerland on June 13, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET. This exciting event continues to build anticipation for the tournament ahead.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 11:34 UTC)

At the opening ceremony held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Dan + Shay took the stage alongside Future, Tyla, LISA, Anitta, and Rema, with Future and Tyla declaring “Game Time” during their performance. Following the ceremony, the U.S. Men's National Team secured a victory in their opening match against Paraguay with a score of three to one. This exciting event showcased a blend of music and sports, setting the stage for an exhilarating tournament ahead.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 06:20 UTC)

The opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Los Angeles, marking the final of three ceremonies following those in Mexico City and Toronto. Fans can catch all the action as the ceremony will be available for streaming on platforms like FOX One, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Peacock. This highly anticipated event promises to kick off the tournament in grand style.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 04:21 UTC)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Los Angeles with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring performances by Future, Tyla, LISA, Anitta, Rema, Katy Perry, and Jason Sudeikis. The ceremony began at 7:30 p.m. ET, just 90 minutes before the highly anticipated match between the United States and Paraguay, which is set to start at 9 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming options available on several platforms.