Nigerian music star Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, marking another major international stage for the award-winning artist.
In a statement released on Tuesday, FIFA announced that Davido will join Major Lazer, the music project led by Diplo, for the June 10 event at the Crypto.com Arena.
The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series spanning the three host nations of the 2026 World Cup: Canada, Mexico and the United States. Additional performers are expected to be unveiled in the coming days.
“Los Angeles will play host to a high-energy celebration, featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, the first artists announced for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, football and culture,” FIFA said.
According to the world football governing body, the Los Angeles show will be staged at the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. PT and the live broadcast beginning an hour later.
The concert series is designed to connect audiences across the three host countries through simultaneous performances. Fans will also be able to watch live acts streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
“The Countdown Concert series celebrates the passion, unity and cultural connections across three countries and around the world that define the FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Manolo Zubiria.
“Just two days before the opening match in the United States, Los Angeles will put on an unforgettable show featuring top talent in one of the world’s premier entertainment capitals, bringing together music, football and fans in a global celebration as we prepare to welcome the world.”
FIFA said ticket sales will open on June 3 at 10:00 a.m. PST. The event will be streamed worldwide across FIFA’s digital platforms, including an exclusive social media livestream on TikTok. Fans will also be able to watch the full concert and behind-the-scenes footage on VuMe Live the following day
