The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a star-studded start with Lisa joining the lineup for the tournament’s opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. According to The Athletic, Lisa will perform on June 12 shortly before the United States faces Paraguay in its opening match. She will share the stage with a diverse group of hitmakers, including pop veteran Katy Perry, rapper Future, and DJ Sanjoy.
The Los Angeles event will be part of an ambitious triple-opening celebration across North America, with simultaneous ceremonies planned at BMO Field in Toronto and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Lisa’s upcoming appearance marks only the second time a K-pop artist has graced a World Cup opening ceremony, following the massive success of BTS member Jungkook in Qatar four years ago. For Lisa, this milestone comes during a period of explosive solo growth in the North American market. Since debuting with BLACKPINK in 2016, she has achieved major commercial success, including strong sales for her solo single “LALISA.”
Beyond her World Cup debut on the football pitch, Lisa is also scheduled to launch her first Las Vegas residency, “Viva La Lisa,” at Caesars Palace in November.
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1. Where will the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony take place?
2. Which country will the United States face in its opening tournament match?
3. Who will share the opening ceremony stage with Lisa in Los Angeles?
4. What is the name of Lisa's upcoming Las Vegas residency show?
1. Why is performing at global sports events important for a musician's career?
2. How does K-pop's global influence compare to other international music genres?
3. What are the benefits of hosting simultaneous celebration events across North America?
4. Would you travel to another country to watch your favorite artist perform?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a star-studded start with Lisa joining the lineup for the tournament’s opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. According to The Athletic, Lisa will perform on June 12 shortly before the United States faces Paraguay in its opening match. She will share the stage with a diverse group of hitmakers, including pop veteran Katy Perry, rapper Future, and DJ Sanjoy.
