IFA Said “Let’s Make the World Cup Feel Like the Super Bowl” ⚽🎤

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already shaping up to be absolute chaos in the best possible way… because apparently we’re not just getting soccer now, we’re getting full concert energy too.

And leading the charge? Katy Perry, who will perform at SoFi Stadium before the first World Cup game played in the United States on June 12.

Which honestly feels correct. If there’s anyone built to launch an international sporting event with fireworks and maximum drama, it’s Katy Perry.

Canada’s Opening Ceremony Is Basically a Canadian Playlist 🇨🇦🎶

Meanwhile, Canada’s opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field is stacking the entertainment lineup like someone hit shuffle on CanCon greatness.

Performers include:

• Alanis Morissette
• Michael Bublé
• Alessia Cara
• Jessie Reyez
• Nora Fatehi
• William Prince
• Elyanna
• Vegedream
• plus DJ Sanjoy

Honestly, that lineup feels like Canada looked at the world and said: “We brought feelings, vocals, and emotional damage. You’re welcome.”

The Party Starts Before Kickoff

Ceremonies will begin 90 minutes before games, meaning fans are basically getting:

• live concerts
• soccer
• giant crowds
• overpriced drinks
• emotional national anthems
• and inevitable shirtless people painted like flags

Sports truly are theatre.

Toronto Is About to Be Insane ⚽🍁

With Toronto hosting matches during the tournament, the city is going to feel absolutely electric.

Between the concerts, fan festivals, packed patios, and global crowds, it’s shaping up to be one giant international street party where nobody sleeps and everyone suddenly becomes a soccer expert overnight.

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The World Cup already delivers drama. Now it’s getting pop stars, giant ceremonies, and concert-level spectacle too. So if you thought this was just going to be “a few soccer games,” FIFA would like you to know:
Absolutely not. 🌎⚽🎶