Katy Perry Ends June 12 Opening at LA Stadium — Whos Playing Today World Cup
whos playing today world cup opened across Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles on June 11 and June 12, with matches, opening ceremonies, and celebrity sightings in each city. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City, while Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia in Toronto and the United States faced Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
The launch spread the spotlight across three host cities in two countries. It also brought a dense list of performers and celebrity attendees to the first World Cup soccer game on U.S. soil in 32 years.
Mexico City Opens With Shakira
Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa arrived on June 11, the same day Shakira and Burna Boy headlined the Mexico City kick-off. J Balvin, Tyla, Alejandro Fernandez, and Danny Ocean also appeared at the event.
That opening gave the tournament its first result before the celebrations moved north. Tyla then surfaced again two days later in Los Angeles, linking the opening ceremonies across the tournament’s first 48 hours.
Toronto Draw Features Ryan Reynolds
Canada’s 1-1 tie with Bosnia came on June 12 in Toronto, where Ryan Reynolds attended and cheered for Canada. He had said in February, “I know I’m a football fan and a Wrexham lifer because I’m inconsolable when we lose.”
Alanis Morissette, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, and Alessia Cara also appeared in Toronto. The crowd list fit a home-country opening that mixed soccer, local music, and one of the sport’s most visible celebrity owners.
Los Angeles Stadium Caps The Launch
Los Angeles Stadium carried the biggest pop of the opening run. Paris Hilton, Tobey Maguire, Rob Lowe, and Jafaar Jackson were there for Team USA against Paraguay, alongside Jaxson Dart, Christen Press, and Tobin Heath at the first World Cup soccer game on U.S. soil in 32 years.
Future, Tyla, Anitta, and LISA performed before Katy Perry ended the festivities. She had written before the show, “Kicking my feet because I’m performing.”
The opening stretch also tied the World Cup to a wider celebrity push. Kim Kardashian appeared in a Nike World Cup ad earlier this month with Saint West, and the same campaign also featured Channing Tatum, Travis Scott, LeBron James, Jason Sudeikis, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
