Future and Tyla perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Future and Tyla kicked off the World Cup ceremony in the United States Friday with a high voltage performance at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium in in Inglewood, California.
A massive FIFA World Cup trophy was erected on the field for the celebration before Future appeared at the center as fireworks and red smoke set off behind him. The Atlanta rapper, donning a glittering red Varsity jacket, launched into “Game Time,” the seventh single from the official 2026 FIFA World Cup album, as dancers moved in the foreground holding up gold soccer balls. He was soon joined by South African singer Tyla for her slick verse.
Tyla and Future performing together at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, during the U.S. opening celebration for the FIFA World Cup 2026 #GameTime🔥🔥🔥⚽️ pic.twitter.com/E85x514FCN
— Marianna 🇰🇪 🐅 (@TygerFamily) June 12, 2026
They were followed by Lisa of Blackpink, Brazilian icon Anitta, and Nigerian superstar Rema. The trio appeared in coordinating white outfits for the occasion and performed “Goals,” another electric World Cup track for fans.
🚨 COMPLETO: Assista à performance de Anitta, Lisa e Rema cantando “Goals” na cerimônia de abertura da Copa do Mundo. pic.twitter.com/t3uVOXEVHe
— Fonte Anitta (@fonteanittabr) June 12, 2026
Friday night’s opening ceremony was one of three blowouts FIFA organized for the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup, one in each of the three main host countries (the others being Mexico and Canada). At Thursday’s official opening game in Mexico City, for Mexico versus South Africa, the show featured Shakira and Burna Boy performing their official tournament song, “Dai Dai.”
