Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema is set to headline the United States opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, marking another major milestone in his rapidly growing international career. FIFA confirmed that the “Calm Down” hitmaker will perform alongside global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, LISA, Anitta and Tyla. The star-studded ceremony is scheduled for June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium, about 90 minutes before the United States opens its World Cup campaign against Paraguay. FIFA said the 2026 edition will make history by featuring three separate opening ceremonies across the host nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — as part of efforts to celebrate the tournament’s cultural diversity and global reach. The inclusion of Rema and Tyla has also been widely viewed as another major breakthrough moment for African music on the global stage, with Afrobeats and Amapiano continuing to gain international recognition. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the Los Angeles ceremony will reflect the scale, diversity and entertainment power of the expanded 2026 World Cup.