India, June 12 -- Katy Perry might just be about to give FIFA World Cup 2026 fans a surprise. The pop superstar recently revealed that she will perform at the tournament's United States opening ceremony.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with a performance of the official anthem, ‘DNA,’ by Andrea Bocelli and Ejae, ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. David Guetta and Megan Thee Stallion feature on the song but were not in attendance.

Anitta is another piece of the United States' opening ceremony performance. Here's what to know about this Brazilian singer and actress.

The first day of the World Cup is over, and we saw it all: pretty goals, ugly goals, numerous record cards, and an opening ceremony that most people in the United States didn't get to see. Here are the winners and losers of the opening 24 hours of the World Cup. More news: Predicting Every Single Game of the 2026 World Cup (All 104 Matches)

The World Cup with feature renowned Latin Grammy winner Alejandro Fernández Abarca singing the Mexican national anthem.

Some pretty big entertainers will be joining the soccer frenzy as this year's FIFA World Cup stage performers. Alejandro Fernandez and Alanis Morissette are among the artists performing at the opening ceremonies for Mexico and the USA.