Bangladesh’s Sanjoy to perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy will perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in the United States on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, alongside stars like Katy Perry and BLACKPINK’s Lisa. The tournament kicks off on June 11 in Mexico, with ceremonies featuring Maná, Alejandro Fernández, and other international artists across all three host nations.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies will feature performances in all three host countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—with the U.S. ceremony taking place on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy will headline alongside global stars Katy Perry and BLACKPINK’s Lisa during the U.S. match against Paraguay. Sanjoy, known for his music across South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, expressed his excitement, calling the opportunity ‘unbelievable.’ He emphasized the achievement as a milestone for young people navigating dual cultures. The ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff, lasting 13 minutes, with similar events in Canada and Mexico on the same day. In Canada, performances by Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara will precede the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mexico’s opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca will feature Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, and Tyla ahead of their game against South Africa. FIFA’s lineup also includes J Balvin, Anitta, Danny Ocean, Elyanna, and Vegedream across the ceremonies. The ceremonies aim to boost early attendance, with Mexico’s event lasting 16 minutes and 30 seconds, while the U.S. and Canada’s events are shorter at 13 minutes each.
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