Global Stars Kick Off 2026 World Cup

About this episode

The episode covers the electrifying performances at the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup featuring various global artists.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off with electrifying global performances, featuring Katy Perry and 10-year-old Norwegian prodigy Tius Luka singing “Wonder” — a song Katy wrote after being moved by Tius’s early recording. Future and Tyla opened with “Game Time,” followed by anthems from Lisa, Anitta, and Rema. Canada’s ceremony boasted Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara, while Mexico City saw Shakira and Burna Boy perform the tournament’s official song. FIFA’s high-energy, globe-spanning shows set the stage for a tournament packed with star power and cultural celebration. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4247299a440f1ea8

Topics covered

• World Cup
• music performances
• global stars
• cultural celebration
• FIFA
• live events

Keywords

• 2026 World Cup
• Katy Perry
• Tius Luka
• FIFA
• live performances
• music
• cultural celebration

Sponsors

Soli Pillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA

Places: Canada, Mexico City

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