Why is Future performing during the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
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When looking at the aging roster of the U.S. Men's National Team, fans have had a hard time saying "the future is now." Luckily for fans of the host country, they have the artist Future to watch on the big stage as well.
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He will be performing alongside several other stars for the World Cup's U.S. opening ceremony. These artists include Katy Perry, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla.
Future's exact setlist is uncertain at this time, so fans must maintain some patience when determining what he will sing.
Here is why fans can expect to see Future on their screens during the World Cup opening ceremony.
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Why is Future performing during the World Cup opening ceremony?
Every four years for the World Cup, the host country will have an opening ceremony. In this case, this will feature a group of artists to perform as part of the start of the World Cup. Future is one of the six names on this list for the U.S.
A staple of the Atlanta rap scene, which is also home to some World Cup matches this year, Future is a strong choice for the United States. He's won three Grammy awards in his career, including two for Best Rap Performance.
"This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become." said FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a press release. "The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country
Future and the other performers will gear up the U.S. faithful for the first game of the event, where the United States takes on Paraguay. Dan + Shay will be performing the national anthem.
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What time is the World Cup Opening Ceremony?
Each of the three host countries will have their own unique opening ceremony. Future will be performing at the United States opening ceremony, which takes place on Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The ceremony will be at SoFi Stadium, which the World Cup is referring to as Los Angeles Stadium. This ceremony begins 90 minutes before the start of the United States' opening match against Paraguay.
Team USA World Cup schedule 2026
The United States is in Group D for the qualifying stage of the World Cup. This means that they'll have to contend with Paraguay, Australia and Turkey in their first three matches. A top three finish among these four teams will qualify the U.S. for the knockout stage.
Here is the qualifying schedule for Team USA.
DateTime (ET)MatchLocationFri, Jun. 129 p.m.Group stage: United States vs. ParaguaySoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)Fri, Jun. 193 p.m.Group stage: United States vs. AustraliaLumen Field (Seattle, WA)Thu, Jun. 2510 p.m.Group stage: Turkey vs. United StatesSoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)