Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema has been announced as one of the headline performers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
FIFA revealed the lineup in an Instagram post ahead of the tournament, confirming that Rema will perform on June 12, 2026, alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta.
According to the football body, the 2026 tournament will begin with three separate opening ceremonies across the host nations.
The first ceremony will take place in Mexico City on June 11, while Toronto and Los Angeles will host theirs on June 12.
FIFA said the ceremonies would combine football, music and entertainment in celebration of what it described as a historic tournament across North America.
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“For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, a new benchmark will be set as three spectacular opening ceremonies unfold across Mexico City (11 June), Toronto and Los Angeles (12 June), as Canada, Mexico and the United States come together to launch the greatest show on earth,” the statement read.
It added, “Global superstars Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla will headline the celebrations in Los Angeles, with additional world-renowned artists still to be announced.
“Together, they will bring the sound of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to life for a global audience, delivering a high-energy spectacle that reflects the scale, ambition and cultural power of the tournament itself.”
FIFA also disclosed that the Los Angeles ceremony would begin 90 minutes before kick-off, with fans expected to arrive early for pre-match entertainment and activities.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the lineup reflected the cultural diversity of the United States and the unifying power of music.
“This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become.
“The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,” Infantino said.
FIFA added that the ceremony would be produced in partnership with Balich Wonder Studio and would feature immersive storytelling, live performances and large-scale visuals centred around the FIFA World Cup Trophy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The competition will begin on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City and end with the final on July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
