Tyla Joins Future For Historical FIFA World Cup 2026™ US Opening Ceremony Perfomence In Los Angels

On the heels of a historic double-booking, South African Grammy-winning superstar Tyla officially solidified her status as a global pop icon last night, taking the stage alongside American rap heavyweight Future at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ U.S. Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

The dynamic duo delivered an explosive, high-energy debut live performance of “Game Time,” the official collaborative anthem released via Epic Records and Sony Music International as the headline track for the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ album.

The performance set the stage ablaze just moments before the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) kicked off their tournament campaign with a thrilling 4-1 victory against Paraguay.

A Show-Stopping Performance

Future ignited the stadium from a massive, custom-built stage positioned at the center of the pitch, sporting a shimmering red-and-silver Louis Vuitton jacket.

Tyla then joined him to thunderous applause, wearing a striking star-spangled blue-and-white crop top ensemble complete with a custom gold-and-diamond encrusted FIFA grill.

Backed by an ensemble of elite dancers, Tyla brought her signature intricate choreography and Amapiano-infused vocal styling to the center circle, showcasing an electric on-stage chemistry with Future that instantly went viral across social media.

A Historic World Cup Presence

The Hollywood-style spectacle in Los Angeles marked Tyla’s second major appearance for the tournament in less than 48 hours.

On June 11, she captivated millions worldwide at Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca, where she performed a breathtaking rendition of the South African National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, alongside the Mzansi Youth Choir ahead of Bafana Bafana's tournament opener against Mexico.

With these consecutive appearances, Tyla becomes one of the only artists in history to headline multiple opening ceremonies for a single FIFA World Cup™.

FIFA Celebrates Cultural Diversity

"This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

"The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the power of music to bring people together across the country."

The star-studded Los Angeles ceremony, curated to mirror the multicultural fabric of modern pop culture, also featured show-stopping sets from global titans including Katy Perry, LISA of BLACKPINK, Brazil’s Anitta, and Nigerian superstar Rema, culminating in a colorful, genre-bending finale.

A Global Milestone For African Music

Tyla’s World Cup takeover caps off an astronomical wave of success for the Johannesburg-born singer, following her double-Grammy-winning momentum, a show-stopping appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, and the multi-platinum success of her global breakout hit "Water."

By bridging the African diaspora with American hip-hop on the world's grandest sporting stage, Tyla has firmly cemented Amapiano and contemporary African music at the center of global pop culture.

Availability

"Game Time" by Future and Tyla is available now on all major streaming platforms worldwide.

The official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album is out now via Sony Music.