The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has announced that Nigerian music star David Adeleke, known as Davido, will perform at the World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 10.
A statement from FIFA on Tuesday said that Davido will share the stage with Diplo’s Major Lazer. More artists will be announced later.
This concert is part of a new series of live shows across the three host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. These concerts are all part of the build-up to the tournament.
FIFA said, "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 will start at 6:00 p.m. PT.
FIFA explained that the 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, 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, bringing together music, football, and fans in a global celebration as we prepare to welcome the world."
FIFA said fans can buy tickets starting Wednesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST. The concert will also be broadcast globally on FIFA’s digital platforms. This includes a livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account, which will be 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.
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