The South Korean artist will become the first female K-pop singer to open the world’s biggest football tournament.
Lisa continues expanding her global influence far beyond music and fashion. The Blackpink member has officially been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will take place in Los Angeles on 12 June.
The performance will mark a historic moment for the singer, as she becomes both the first Thai artist and the first female K-pop act to participate in the official opening of the tournament. The event will be held at Los Angeles Stadium ahead of the opening match between the United States and Paraguay, with the show beginning approximately 90 minutes before kick-off.
The ceremony will also feature major international names including Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, Anitta and Rema, reinforcing a line-up designed to connect with a broad and multicultural global audience.
Lisa’s involvement also arrives during an especially strong moment in her solo career. Following her appearance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 and the continued growth of her individual projects, the artist is increasingly positioning herself as one of the most influential Asian figures in international entertainment.
FIFA has presented the Los Angeles event as one of the major spectacles linked to the beginning of the championship, alongside the ceremonies planned for Mexico City and Toronto. According to Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, Los Angeles was chosen because of its importance within the entertainment industry and the cultural scale this edition of the tournament is expected to reach.
Various reports have also linked Lisa to a potential official tournament track alongside Anitta, Rema and Brazilian group Tropkillaz, although FIFA has not yet confirmed the full musical details surrounding the event.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, becoming the largest edition in the tournament’s history with 104 matches played across 16 host cities.
