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Davido to perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has been announced as one of the artistes set to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, United States, on June 10.
FIFA made the announcement on Tuesday as part of events marking the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The world football governing body said Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music group led by American DJ and producer Diplo, during the Los Angeles edition of the concert series.
The event is part of a synchronised live entertainment programme that will connect audiences across the three host nations through music, football and cultural performances ahead of the tournament.
“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,” FIFA said in a statement.
The concert will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5 p.m. local time and the live show expected to begin an hour later.
FIFA said performances from Los Angeles will be linked with simultaneous events in Toronto and Mexico City, creating a unique cross-border celebration ahead of the competition.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer for the United States, Manolo Zubiria, described the event as a reflection of the unity and cultural diversity associated with the World Cup.
“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,” he said.
He added that Los Angeles would deliver an unforgettable experience for football and music fans as the tournament draws closer.
FIFA also announced that tickets for the concert went on sale on June 3, and that the event will be streamed globally across its digital platforms, including the FIFA World Cup TikTok account.
Fans who miss the live broadcast will be able to watch the full concert and exclusive behind-the-scenes content on FIFA’s video-on-demand platform, VuMe Live, the following day
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