Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido is headed to Los Angeles! FIFA has officially confirmed the award-winning artist as a co-headliner for the World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert, happening June 10 at the Crypto.com Arena.
Davido will share the stage with Major Lazer (the electronic music project led by Diplo) as part of an unprecedented, synchronized live entertainment series bridging the three host nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. More superstar acts are expected to be announced soon.
“Los Angeles will play host to a high-energy celebration... an unforgettable night of music, football and culture,” FIFA shared in a statement on Tuesday.
Event Highlights:
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles (Simultaneously streaming acts from Toronto and Mexico City).
When: June 10. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT; live broadcast starts at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Tickets: On sale starting June 3 at 10:00 a.m. PST.
How to Watch: Streamed globally on FIFA’s digital platforms and TikTok, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage dropping on VuMe Live the next day.
According to Manolo Zubiria, the concert series is designed to celebrate the global "passion, unity, and cultural connections" of the World Cup, giving fans an unforgettable party just two days before the tournament's US opening match.