Pop Star Prepares Special SoFi Stadium Performance
Katy Perry is preparing a special performance for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
The pop star is scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium on Friday, June 12, as part of the United States opening ceremony for the tournament.
Her appearance is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment moments of the World Cup launch week.
Perry has revealed that she plans to perform her song Wonder live for the first time. The track is from her 2024 album 143.
The performance is expected to carry emotional value because the song features vocals from young Norwegian artist Tius.
According to Perry, Tius recorded his part on Wonder when he was only five years old in 2021. He is now 10 and has travelled from Norway to Los Angeles to perform the song with her.
The singer shared the update through an Instagram video showing herself and Tius walking inside the World Cup stadium.
Tius Joins Perry for Emotional Live Debut
Perry said the song feels fitting for the World Cup ceremony.
She also said she is excited to perform it because she has never sung it live before.
The choice of Wonder adds a softer and more emotional element to a ceremony expected to feature high-energy performances.
The World Cup stage will give the song a global audience.
For Tius, the performance will mark a major international moment. His appearance alongside Perry may become one of the most talked-about parts of the ceremony.
Perry’s performance will also add to the entertainment scale of the 2026 tournament, which is being hosted across North America.
World Cup Launch Week Features Global Stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11.
The Mexico ceremony featured several major performers and marked the official start of the tournament.
Canada is also hosting an opening ceremony at BMO Field, with artists including Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette expected to perform.
The United States ceremony at SoFi Stadium will feature Perry alongside Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla.
Dan + Shay are also set to perform the national anthem.
The three opening ceremonies reflect the historic nature of the 2026 World Cup, which is being staged across multiple host countries.
Perry’s live debut of Wonder is expected to stand out because of its personal story and rare performance value.
The ceremony will combine music, football and global culture before the tournament moves deeper into its opening matches.
Fans are now waiting to see how Perry brings the song to life on one of the world’s biggest stages.
