Katy Perry's announcement as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony headliner sparks debate among soccer fans, with many questioning the decision.

The pop star was announced as the opening act for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which prompted calls to boycott the global soccer championship.

For years Patrick Stewart has owned a particular screen presence: calm, measured, quietly commanding. From Jean-Luc Picard to Charles Xavier he has earned awards, wide praise and even a knighthood.

FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial matches in all three nations that will host games in the expanded 48-nation tournament.

June 12, 2026 is going to be a great day for everyone with a passport, a television, or an attachment to national anthems. The World ... Read More ...

Future, Katy Perry, and more headline a stacked 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony lineup across North America.

Katy Perry’s reported World Cup performance is already turning into a problem online. The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer has reportedly been tapped to headline the U.S. opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA ...

Katy Perry will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States, as FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial ...

One month away from the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA is planning to go all-out for opening ceremonies before the first game at each of the three host nations.

Katy Perry, Future, Michael Buble, Alessia Cara and more will perform at three Opening Ceremony presentations for the 2026 ...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is bringing star power to not one, not two, but three opening ceremonies in June.Each host country — the U.S., Canada and Mexico — will have a massive opening ceremony event.