WORLD CUP bosses are lining up a star-studded opening ceremony across all three host nations.
is reportedly planning to stage three separate acts to kick off this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Katy Perry will headline the US’s opening ceremony Credit: Getty
Blackpink’s Lisa is also linked to the celebrations Credit: EPA
The expanded 48-team World Cup kicks off on June 11 with the opening match at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca.
But ‘s governing body is understood to want a major show in each host country as part of its biggest-ever tournament.
According to The Athletic, Canadian singers , Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara will perform at Canada’s first group stage match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
That same day, will lead the US against at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.
is set to headline with rapper Future and Los Angeles-based DJ Sanjoy waiting in the wings, with Paraguayan artist Marilina Bogado also due to perform.
star Lisa has been linked with the ceremonies too.
Mexico are due to face South Africa on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium.
The multi-Grammy-Award winning Mexican rock band Mana, popstar Alejandro Fernandez, and singer Belinda are just a few of the artists preparing to perform.
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South African superstar Tyla will also be making an appearance.
The plans mark a major shift from the traditional single opening ceremony before the first match.
It comes as the US also prepares to celebrate America 250 for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Rumoured plans involve special ceremonies at games in Houston and Philadelphia on July 4.
The tournament will be staged across 16 cities in North America, with the final taking place in New York on July 19.
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