FIFA has unveiled an expanded star-studded lineup for its historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert series, adding several internationally acclaimed performers to what is being billed as the first live music event to take place simultaneously across three host nations ahead of football’s biggest tournament.
The groundbreaking celebration will be held on June 10 across Toronto, Mexico City and Los Angeles, bringing together music, football and culture in a unique cross-border spectacle one year before the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
In Toronto, Canadian rock band The Beaches has joined the lineup and will perform alongside previously announced artists Bryan Adams, Nora Fatehi featuring Sanjoy, and French-Congolese singer Vegedream. Fans will also witness a special collaboration between Canadian singer-songwriter AHI and Haitian music icon Wyclef Jean.
Mexico City’s concert has also received a major boost with the addition of world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. He joins an already impressive lineup featuring Mexican music legends Los Ángeles Azules alongside singer Belinda and Venezuelan artist Elena Rose.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, pop sensation Ava Max and rapper BIA have been added to the bill, joining Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido and electronic music group Major Lazer, led by internationally acclaimed DJ Diplo.
According to FIFA, the Countdown Concert series is being staged in collaboration with the Recording Academy, organizers of the Grammy Awards, and will feature artists connected to the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album alongside other globally recognized performers.
The event is expected to include surprise guest appearances, live broadcast segments and synchronized performances linking the three host cities in a first-of-its-kind celebration designed to build excitement ahead of the expanded 48-team World Cup.
FIFA said the concerts will provide fans with an opportunity to experience the cultural diversity and global appeal that the 2026 tournament aims to showcase. Organizers believe the event will serve as a symbolic opening chapter to the largest FIFA World Cup ever staged.
Tickets for the concerts are now available in Toronto, Mexico City and Los Angeles, with organizers expecting strong demand from football and music fans eager to be part of the countdown festivities.
The celebrations will also reach a global audience through a live broadcast across FIFA’s international television and digital platforms. Fans worldwide will be able to follow the event through FIFA’s official channels, including a global livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account, with TikTok serving as the exclusive social media livestream partner.
