The global football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Nigerian afrobeats sensation David Adeleke—widely known as Davido—will take the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 10, as part of the 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert series.
In a press release FIFA revealed that Davido will perform alongside Diplo’s electronic group Major Lazer at the LA event, with more artists to be named in the coming weeks.
The concert is part of a pioneering synchronised live music series spanning the three host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—leading up to the tournament.
“Los Angeles is set for an electrifying celebration, with Major Lazer and Davido as the first confirmed acts for what will be a memorable night blending music, football, and culture,” FIFA stated.
The show will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. PT and the live broadcast kicking off at 6:00 p.m. PT. The event will be connected to simultaneous performances in Mexico City and Toronto, which will also be streamed live as part of the cross-continental concert experience.
Manolo Zubiria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer for the USA, said: “The Countdown Concert series captures the excitement, unity, and cultural ties that define the 2026 World Cup. Just two days before the first match on US soil, Los Angeles—one of the world’s great entertainment hubs—will deliver an incredible show featuring top talent, bringing together football, music, and fans in a worldwide celebration as we get ready to welcome the globe.”
Tickets for the Los Angeles concert go on sale Wednesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST. The event will be streamed globally on FIFA’s digital channels, including an exclusive social media livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account. Full concert footage and behind-the-scenes content will be available the next day on FIFA’s on-demand platform, VuMe Live.
