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FIFA is gearing up for the largest World Cup in the tournament's nearly century-long history, as 48 nations gather across North America this summer.
The competition will showcase soccer's elite battling on the world's biggest stage in pursuit of the ultimate prize: World Cup glory. Legacies will be built, tested and potentially damaged, as the global sporting community turns its attention to a single event.
In an age of social media influence and on a continent where sport and entertainment are inseparably linked, the on-pitch talent won't be the only spectacle captivating fans this summer.
The typically low-key World Cup draw, held last December, was packed with A-listers ranging from Kevin Hart to Tom Brady, setting the stage for what promises to be a star-studded World Cup. Three host nations means three separate opening ceremonies, with FIFA eager to launch the tournament with flair.
Beginning with those performing in Los Angeles, Mexico City and Toronto, here is a rundown of celebrities confirmed to play a part at the 2026 World Cup.
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Michael Bublé
Just 90 minutes before Canada's men's soccer team begins only their second-ever World Cup campaign, Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé and a stellar lineup of performers will take the stage for the opening ceremony in Toronto.
The 50-year-old, who has Italian roots, won't be torn over where his loyalties lie this summer, given that Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Bublé has been connected to potential investment in the Vancouver Whitecaps amid concerns over relocation, and has made clear his desire for the club to remain in its current home.
Alanis Morissette
A U.S. citizen since 2005 but born in Canada's capital, Alanis Morissette is another widely recognized name set to perform at BMO Field in Toronto.
A defining cultural figure of the 90s, Morissette has since ventured into numerous areas, including film, podcasting and a relationship with Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds. The two were together for five years in the early 2000s. She is a seven-time Grammy Award winner who has sold over 60 million records worldwide.
The 52-year-old is also set to tour the United Kingdom and Ireland later this month.
Alessia Cara
The four-time Grammy Award nominee also has Italian heritage but was born in Ontario. Relatively close to Toronto Stadium, which will host Canada's opening match against Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cara has described her country hosting the World Cup as a "historic moment".
In 2018, Cara became the first Canadian artist to win a Grammy for Best New Artist, having first gained recognition on YouTube as a teenager.
Elyanna
Rising Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna opened for Coldplay at Wembley Stadium and other venues last year, and the 24-year-old's profile will continue to grow in Toronto.
Elyanna, whose collaboration with the British band brought her into the mainstream spotlight, has created 'Illuminate' alongside R&B singer and Toronto native Jessie Reyez for the tournament.
She has cited 'Wavin' Flags' and 'Waka Waka' as her two favorite World Cup anthems, demonstrating an obvious appreciation for the classics.
Vegedream
Even if you can't understand a word beyond the player names, Vegedream's 'Ramenez la coupe à la maison', which celebrated France's 2018 World Cup victory, remains one of the most infectious soccer songs ever made.
Arsenal fans were reminded of the brief Ousmane Dembélé snippet following their recent Champions League final loss.
Many would welcome the French rapper performing his signature hit in Toronto on Friday, but he will instead debut his new project 'Siir Siir'—a multilingual anthem also featuring Canadian singer Nora Fatehi and Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy.
William Prince
William Prince of the Peguis First Nation—an indigenous community in Manitoba, Canada—will join the impressive roster of performers in Toronto.
The 40-year-old folk and country artist has released 10 singles and five studio albums. In 2016, he received the Western Canadian Music Award for Aboriginal Artist of the Year.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry may be romantically linked to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but she will be headlining the United States' opening ceremony in Inglewood, California. The USMNT's eagerly awaited campaign kicks off against Paraguay on Friday.
A globally recognized figure and one of the most accomplished pop artists of the 21st century, Perry is set to make a memorable impression at SoFi Stadium, particularly if she performs 'Firework'.
Future
Few artists in the industry match the work ethic of Atlanta-born rapper Future, whose career has stretched over two decades. His breakthrough came with 'Tony Montana' in 2011, and he has since been part of numerous projects with varying degrees of success.
He reached his commercial peak in the mid-to-late 2010s, with his more recent output failing to match the heights of albums like 'Future', 'DS2' and 'HNDRXX'.
Future teamed up with South African singer-songwriter Tyla to create 'Game Time', which appears on the official 2026 World Cup album.