Anitta debuts song with LISA and Rema at 2026 World Cup opening in Los Angeles

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Anitta, BLACKPINK's LISA, and Rema will debut the song 'Goals' live at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in the United States on Friday (12), before the USA vs Paraguay match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Brazilian performance is part of the official lineup confirmed by FIFA that also includes Katy Perry, Future, and Tyla. ?

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"Global superstars Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla headline an all-star lineup"

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"Goals will be performed live for the first time during the spectacular opening ceremony at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, 12 June"

The track 'Goals', produced by Grammy winner Cirkut, combines Latin pop, K-pop, and Afrobeats and is part of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album. According to FIFA, the song is 'expanding the album's cultural and sonic reach, Goals draws from Latin pop, Afrobeats and K-pop – sounds that have helped define the direction of global music'. ?

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"Expanding the album's cultural and sonic reach, Goals draws from Latin pop, Afrobeats and K-pop – sounds that have helped define the direction of global music. Produced by Grammy winner Cirkut"

For Anitta, the participation has personal meaning due to her connection with Brazilian football. 'My connection to the World Cup is deeply emotional. I'm Brazilian, after all, of course I have wonderful memories tied to the tournament. It's incredibly special to now contribute to its history, collaborating with LISA and Rema on Goals!', the singer said in a FIFA statement. ◦

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"My connection to the World Cup is deeply emotional. I'm Brazilian, after all, of course I have wonderful memories tied to the tournament. It's incredibly special to now contribute to its history, collaborating with LISA and Rema on Goals!"

The 2026 World Cup will have three opening ceremonies distributed among the host countries. The first takes place this Thursday (11) in Mexico, with J Balvin, Maná, and other artists. In Canada, on Friday (12), Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will perform. The American ceremony, featuring Anitta, is scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time). ✓

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"Já em Los Angeles, antes da partida Estados Unidos x Paraguai, Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA (do BLACKPINK), Rema e Tyla encabeçam o cartel"

1. What we know (2)

Anitta is confirmed for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in the United States alongside Katy Perry, LISA, Future, Rema and Tyla

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The American ceremony takes place on Friday (12) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) in Los Angeles

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2. Where coverage thins out (2)

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Anitta collaborated with LISA and Rema on the song 'Goals' which will be performed live for the first time at the ceremony

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Jason Sudeikis will enter the field as World Cup ambassador at the American ceremony

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3. What we don't know yet (2)

What will be the performance order of artists at the Los Angeles ceremony?

Why it's still unknown: FIFA has not disclosed the specific sequence of performances at the American ceremony

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How will the joint performance of 'Goals' by the three artists work on stage?

Why it's still unknown: Details about the choreography and live arrangement of the performance have not been revealed

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