[Sports Seoul | Reporter Yoon Dong-eon] BLACKPINK member Lisa is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, U.S. outlet The Athletic and other international media report.
The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has added Lisa to its opening-ceremony lineup. If confirmed, it would be only the second time a K-pop artist has appeared on a World Cup opening stage, following Jungkook’s performance at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Reported acts for the ceremony also include global artists such as pop star Katy Perry, rapper Future, South African singer Tyla and Brazilian pop star Anitta.
Lisa is reportedly scheduled to perform alongside Katy Perry at the opening ceremony on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a pairing that has already generated widespread excitement among fans around the world. hellboy321@sportsseoul.com
