David Ochayi
(David Adeleke. Photo by Arise News)
Global football governing body FIFA has officially confirmed Nigerian Afrobeats*- sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as one of the headline performers at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on June 10.
An official FIFA communique disclosed that the star-studded LA event will showcase electrifying performances from both Davido and electronic music powerhouse Major Lazer, with additional surprise artists to be revealed in the coming days.
This groundbreaking musical spectacle will form part of a tri-nation celebration, with simultaneous concerts broadcasting live from Mexico City and Toronto, creating a transcontinental的影响力.
The Los Angeles leg of this football musical festivity will take place at the iconic Crypto.com Arena, with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. PT for attendees and the global live telecast beginning an hour later.
FIFA’s Chief Tournament Officer for the 2026 U.S. operations, Manolo Zubiria, emphasized how this event epitomizes the World Cup’s unifying spirit, blending athletic passion with cross-border musical artistry across all three host countries.
With the tournament opener approaching rapidly, Zubiria highlighted that Los Angeles’ status as an entertainment mecca makes it the perfect stage for this fusion of football enthusiasm and international music culture.
Tickets for the Los Angeles concert will be available starting June 3 at 10:00 a.m. PST, while global fans can access the concert through FIFA’s official digital platforms, including an exclusive social media livestream on FIFA World Cup channels.
Comprehensive concert coverage and exclusive backstage content will subsequently premiere on FIFA’s VuMe Live streaming service after the event concludes.
