Pop icon Katy Perry, K-pop sensation Lisa, and rapper Future electrified fans at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the FIFA World Cup 2026 USA opening ceremony on Friday.

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SEOUL, June 10 — The 2026 Fifa World Cup will kick off on Thursday, with several K-pop acts featured across ceremonies, anthems and promotional campaigns linked to the global...