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All of the World Cup performers, from opening ceremonies to halftime show

Portrait of Melina Khan Melina Khan
USA TODAY
Updated May 14, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ET

The stars will be showing out at the FIFA World Cup this summer with several planned performances at the high-profile soccer tournament.

Several big-name artists are slated to hit the World Cup stage to perform for audiences at multiple opening ceremonies, as well as a first-of-its-kind halftime show during the final game.

The final halftime show, which will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will be the tournament's first in its nearly 100-year history.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who is helping produce the halftime show along with nonprofit Global Citizen, announced the lineup in an Instagram video on May 14.

Separately, earlier in May, FIFA announced performers for three different opening ceremonies that will be held in each of the host countries – the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The 2026 World Cup will be played from June 11 to July 19.

See who is performing at the World Cup opening ceremonies

Each opening ceremony will feature performances from musicians representing the host nations and their opponents. Here's a full list:

United States

Katy Perry attends the Met Gala on May 4, 2026.

The United States will face Paraguay in its opening match of the World Cup on Friday, June 12.

The pre-game ceremony will take place 90 minutes before kickoff, which is at 7:30 p.m. ET. It will include performances by:

  • Katy Perry
  • Future
  • Anitta
  • LISA
  • Rema
  • Tyla
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Canada

Michael Bublé attends An Evening With Marc Shaiman at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on May 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Canada will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in its opening match of the World Cup on Friday, June 12.

The pre-game ceremony will take place 90 minutes before kickoff, which is at 1:30 p.m. ET. It will include performances by:

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

J Balvin poses at the red carpet during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 1, 2026.

Mexico will face South Africa in its opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, June 11.

The pre-game ceremony will take place 90 minutes before kickoff, which is at 12:30 p.m. ET. It will include performances by:

  • Alejandro Fernández
  • Belinda
  • Danny Ocean
  • J Balvin
  • Lila Downs
  • Los Ángeles Azules
  • Maná
  • Tyla
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Who's performing at the World Cup final halftime show?

Colombian singer Shakira performs during a free concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP via Getty Images)

The FIFA World Cup final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

BTSMadonna and Shakira will headline the game's halftime show, FIFA announced on May 14.

The show will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to improve access to quality education and soccer for children around the world, FIFA said.

Contributing: Ralphie Aversa

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.

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