Afrobeats superstar Davido will headline the official FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert on June 10, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.
The countdown event will be a synchronized, cross-border celebration linking live performances across the three host nations, the US, Canada, and Mexico, ahead of the tournament kick-off.
According to FIFA, the Los Angeles concert will also see performances from Diplo’s Major Lazer, with other artists expected to be revealed soon.
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The development is part of a first-of-its-kind synchronized live concert series across hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States as part of build-up activities for the tournament.
FIFA stated, “Los Angeles will play host to a high-energy celebration, featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, the first artists announced for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, football and culture.”
Speaking further, FIFA disclosed that the concert will connect performances across the three host nations, with live acts also being streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer, USA, Manolo Zubiria shared, “The Countdown Concert series celebrates the passion, unity and cultural connections across three countries and around the world that define the FIFA World Cup 2026.
“Just two days before the opening match in the United States, Los Angeles will put on an unforgettable show featuring top talent in one of the world’s premier entertainment capitals, bringing together music, football and fans in a global celebration as we prepare to welcome the world.”
