Renowned Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, will play at the Los Angeles leg of the World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert series on Wednesday, June 10, according to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
Davido and Diplo’s Major Lazer will perform during the Los Angeles show, according to a FIFA statement released on Tuesday while other performers are anticipated to be revealed.
As part of preparations for the competition, the event is a part of a first-of-its-kind series of synchronised live concerts across hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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“Los Angeles will play host to 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,” FIFA said.
It also stated that the live broadcast is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. PT, and the Los Angeles concert will be held in the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. PT.
The lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026TM Countdown Concert series in the United States, Canada, and Mexico was released.
According to the world football governing body, live artists will be streamed from Mexico City and Toronto, and the event will link performances from the three host countries.
“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,” said Manolo Zubiria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer – USA.
“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,” he added.
The concert will be aired worldwide via FIFA’s digital platforms, including a livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account, which will be the official social media livestream partner. Fans may purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST, according to FIFA.
On FIFA’s video-on-demand platform, VuMe Live, the entire concert and behind-the-scenes material will also be accessible the next day.
