The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12th, featuring a groundbreaking performance by Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, K-pop sensation LISA of BLACKPINK, and Brazilian superstar Anitta. The trio delivered the live debut of their collaborative track, 'Goals,' a high-energy anthem that blends Afrobeats, K-pop, and Latin pop, captivating a global audience at the SoFi Stadium. This marks a historic moment, with LISA becoming the first Thai artist and the first female K-pop act to headline a World Cup opening ceremony. The song 'Goals,' produced by Grammy winner Cirkut, was released in May as part of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album and celebrates the tournament's global reach. Rema's verse in the song closes with an Afrobeats-inspired rap, portraying him as an unstoppable global star. The Los Angeles ceremony was the third of three separate opening celebrations held across the host nations of Mexico, Canada, and the United States, a first in World Cup history. The Mexican leg, held on June 11th, featured performances by Shakira and Burna Boy, who debuted the official anthem 'Dai Dai.' Meanwhile, the Canadian ceremony on June 12th included performances by Canadian icons Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé. The Los Angeles event also featured performances by Future and Tyla, who opened with 'Game Time,' another single from the official World Cup album. Other notable performers across the ceremonies included Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, and EJAE, who performed the official FIFA World Cup anthem 'DNA.' FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted that the lineup intentionally reflects the rich cultural diversity of the host nation, aiming to create a truly global anthem for the tournament.