Davido to Perform at 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, known as FIFA, has announced that Nigerian music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, will perform at the World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles. The concert is set for Wednesday, June 10.

FIFA released a statement on Tuesday saying that the Los Angeles concert will also feature Diplo’s Major Lazer, with more artists to be revealed later.

This concert is part of a unique series of live shows across Canada, Mexico, and the United States to celebrate the upcoming tournament.

FIFA stated, "Los Angeles will host a high-energy celebration, featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, the first artists announced for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, football, and culture."

The concert will take place at the Crypto.com Arena. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. PT, and the live broadcast is expected to start at 6:00 p.m. PT.

FIFA explained that this concert will link performances from the three host nations. There will also be live acts streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.

Manolo Zubiria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer for the USA, said, "The Countdown Concert series celebrates the passion, unity, and cultural connections across three countries and around the world that define the FIFA World Cup 2026."

He added, "Just two days before the opening match in the United States, Los Angeles will put on an unforgettable show featuring top talent in one of the world’s premier entertainment capitals. This will bring together music, football, and fans in a global celebration as we prepare to welcome the world."

FIFA mentioned that fans can buy tickets starting Wednesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST. The concert will also be shown globally on FIFA’s digital platforms, including a livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account, which is the exclusive social media livestream partner.

The full concert and behind-the-scenes content will be available the next day on FIFA’s video-on-demand platform, VuMe Live.