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Katie shares her experience at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony featuring various pop stars.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie tells Keith (and listeners!) about what it was like to be inside the 2026 World Cup stadium for the opening ceremony -- starring Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta, Rema, Tyla and Future, as well as national anthem performances from Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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