The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially begins today (June 10) with a massive multi-city music event connecting Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles. Featuring performances from Andrea Bocelli, Ava Max, Bryan Adams, Elena Rose, Wyclef Jean, Major Lazer, and more, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert promises to unite football and music fans around the globe.
What Is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert is a synchronized live event spanning three cities and multiple venues across North America. The event carries the theme: “Three Cities. One Concert. One World United Through Football and Music.”
Rather than being held in a single location, the concert links performances in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles into one continuous global broadcast experience.
The event is designed to celebrate the countdown to the largest FIFA World Cup in history, which will feature 48 national teams and matches across 16 cities throughout North America this summer.
Who Is Performing?
The lineup combines internationally recognized stars with artists representing the host countries.
Mexico City (Auditorio Nacional)
The Mexico City segment will be opened by legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who will perform “Nelle Tue Mani” (“Now We Are Free”), the iconic theme associated with Gladiator.
Other performers include:
- Los Ángeles Azules
- Belinda
- Elena Rose
Toronto (Fort York and The Bentway)
Canada’s showcase will feature:
- Bryan Adams
- Wyclef Jean
- Nora Fatehi
- Sanjoy
- The Beaches
- Vegedream
- AHI
Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena)
The United States portion of the event includes:
- Ava Max
- BIA
- Davido
- Major Lazer led by Diplo
How to Watch the FIFA Countdown Concert Live
Fans around the world can tune in through FIFA’s official digital platforms.
Live Stream
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert will stream live on FIFA’s official TikTok account beginning at:
- 6:00 p.m. CST (Mexico City)
- 8:00 p.m. ET
- 5:00 p.m. PT
- 2:00 a.m. CEST (June 11)
On-Demand Replay
Viewers who miss the live broadcast will be able to watch the full concert afterward on VuMe Live, where the event will remain available on demand.
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