Editor's note: Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opening matchThe U.S. men's national team kicks off the 2026 World Cup on Friday, June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Before the match starts, there will be a star-studded opening ceremony on the field to kick off the festivities.The event features performances from Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA from BLACKPINK, Rema and Tyla, setting the stage for the USMNT's opener.Future and Tyla perform "Game Time" at USA opening ceremonyFuture and Tyla performed "Game Time," their song for the World Cup album, at the United States opening ceremony.Future started the song by rapping in a sparkly red and silver jacket. Tyla then appeared on the side of the stage to join for her part of the song. She was wearing a white crop top shirt with blue and white stars on the sleeves and blue sweatpants. She did some choreography with a pair of dancers. They then joined forces on the stage to finish the song.United States opening ceremony beginsThe United States opening ceremony began at approximately 7:41 E.T. at SoFi Stadium.An actor wearing a gold Revolutionary War-style outfit marched on a white stage with a map of the United States in blue. He was surrounded by a drumline. A futsal player wearing yellow also came and performed.Where to watch World Cup opening ceremonyDate: Friday, June 12Time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV: Fox, Telemundo (Spanish) - watch both with FuboStream: Fubo, Fubo (Spanish), Peacock (Spanish),Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on FuboWhat time is World Cup opening ceremony today?Friday's World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET – 90 minutes before kickoff of the USA-Paraguay match.World Cup opening ceremony performersKaty Perry will headline an impressive lineup that also includes Future, Anitta, BLACKPINK's Lisa, Rema and Tyla.No evidence of World Cup opening ceremony 90 minutes ahead of USMNT openerThe opening ceremony for the United States' first match in the World Cup against Paraguay was scheduled to begin about 90 minutes ahead of the 9 p.m. ET kickoff.At around 7:30 ET, USA TODAY's Seth Vertelney, who is on the ground at SoFi Stadium, reported that there was no staging set up yet for the opening ceremony.Patrick Mahomes narrates United States hype videoPatrick Mahomes narrated a hype video for the USMNT ahead of their World Cup opener. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and three-time Super Bowl champion is also a co-owner of the NWSL's Kansas City Current and the MLS' Sporting Kansas City.The script is a play on the difference between American football and global football, which Americans call soccer. Mahomes ponders if the 2026 is a repeat of the 1994 tournament, which was also hosted by the United States... "But we know better," he declared, adding, "It's our time."American Outlaws lead fans to SoFi for USMNT World Cup openerThe American Outlaws are ready for action! Fox Sports showed a clip of the United States supporters group walking to the national team's World Cup opening match donning their stars and stripes and holding red and blue smoke bombs.FIFA World Cup album features LISA, Future, Daddy Yankee, Stormzy and moreFor the first time, FIFA released an album to commemorate the World Cup. The project is made up of 18 tracks with artists from around the globe. LISA, Stormzy, Daddy Yankee and 21 Savage are among the all-star features. Jelly Roll and Carín León teamed up for the lead single, "Lighter" and Future and Tyla joined forces for "Game Time." The official World Cup anthem is "Dai Dai" by the World Cup queen, Shakira, and Burna Boy.Listen to the 2026 World Cup album here.United States head out to World Cup opening matchThe United States boarded the bus to much fanfare as they head to SoFi Stadium for their first match of the 2026 World Cup. Fans lined the sidewalk and waved American flags and pom-poms.Michael Bublé, Jessie Reyez headline Canada's World Cup opening ceremonyCanada's World Cup opening ceremony happened in the morning at BMO Field in Toronto ahead of the United States' own festivities. Michael Bublé, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Nora Fatehi and more performed.Tyla sang South Africa national anthem for World Cup openerTyla will be a part of the United States opening ceremony as the Stars and Stripes opens Group D play at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. But a day before, she sang the national anthem for her home country, South Africa, ahead of their opening match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.Shakira got the World Cup party started in MexicoShakira was part of the first World Cup opening ceremony on Thursday, June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. She performed the official World Cup anthem "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy. J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules and Maná were also part of the festivities.USMNT World Cup scheduleBuy United States World Cup ticketsUnited States vs. Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.United States vs. Australia on June 19 at Lumen Field in Seattle.United States vs. Turkey on June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.World Cup host cities and travel guidesAtlantaBostonDallas-Fort WorthGuadalajaraHoustonKansas CityLos AngelesMexico CityMonterreyMiamiNew York-New JerseyPhiladelphiaSan Francisco Bay AreaSeattleTorontoVancouverWorld Cup 2026 groups previews and predictionsGroup A (Mexico) | Group B | Group C | Group D (USMNT) | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H | Group I | Group J | Group K | Group L