Officially Confirmed: BLACKPINK’s Lisa to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony!

LLOUD Confirms Lisa’s Performance at the World Cup

The recent rumors are now official. Management company LLOUD confirmed that Lalisa Manobal will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This tournament is co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. For BLACKPINK fans, the key detail is that Lisa secured the main slot for the American portion of the ceremony in Los Angeles. The entire world will witness her precise stage presence broadcasted live.

Facts About the SoFi Stadium Showcase

The historic event will take place on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, hosting the opening match for the United States. The ceremony starts exactly 90 minutes before kickoff. For Lisa and the entire BLINK fandom, this marks massive milestones:

• She becomes the first female K-pop soloist in history to perform at a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.
• She is the first-ever Thai artist to receive this global opportunity.
• Within K-pop, she follows BTS’s Jungkook, who performed in Qatar back in 2022.

13 Minutes Scheduled for Lisa's Solo

FIFA confirmed a lineup featuring Katy Perry and rapper Future alongside Lisa. According to reports from The Athletic, Lisa has been allocated her own individual set lasting exactly 13 minutes.

During this slot, she will showcase her complex choreography. Rumors suggest she might debut a brand-new song composed specifically for the event. The LLOUD dance team has already begun intense rehearsals.

Global Impact and Fandom Reactions

The announcement instantly dominated X (Twitter) and TikTok, with fans driving massive numbers on official graphics. While internet debates about the ultimate "headliner" continue between various fandoms, official promotional materials place Lisa at the forefront. Her cultural impact, following her recent appearance at the Met Gala in New York, keeps growing as FIFA organizers lock in the final details.

The match and ceremony are set for June 12. This marks a crucial day for BLINKs worldwide to tune in and support Lisa as she writes another chapter in music history.