The 2026 World Cup officially kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where music played a central role. Among all the artists gathered for the occasion, the star of the night was Katy Perry, who was chosen to lead one of the most anticipated moments of the event.
The American singer, whose real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, performed before thousands of spectators present in the stadium and millions of people who followed the broadcast around the world. Alongside her, notable international artists such as Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla contributed different musical styles to a ceremony marked by cultural diversity.
Hours before the show, Perry had already begun to generate excitement among her followers by sharing images of the rehearsals on her social media.
For the occasion, she chose a silver dress with a futuristic inspiration that quickly became one of the most talked-about topics of the night. The design combined a fitted bodice with transparencies and shiny applications that reflected the stadium lights.
The piece was completed with an imposing skirt made with hundreds of metallic silver fringes that fell to the ground and formed an extensive train. The artist complemented the look with high-heeled sandals, loose hair, and subtle makeup that allowed all the attention to focus on the striking design.
A celebration inspired by the 250 years of the United States
The ceremony's thematic focus was the 250 years of independence of the United States, which is why the staging aimed to represent the cultural diversity that characterizes the host country.
After a countdown that energized the audience, a huge blue flag was unfurled over part of the playing field. Then came a performance with dozens of dancers and percussionists who combined rhythms and artistic expressions linked to different communities that are part of the American identity.
