Afrobeats musician, Davido, has been penciled as one of the performers at the Los Angeles leg of the 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert series.
According to FIFA, Davido will join Diplo’s Major Lazer to thrill at the concert slated for Wednesday, June 10.
The concert series are part of the build-up activities for the tournament holding across hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“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,” the football body stated.
The Los Angeles show will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5pm PT, while the live broadcast is expected to begin at 6pm PT.
FIFA disclosed further that the concert would connect performances across the three host nations, with live acts also being streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
Speaking, Manolo Zubiria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer, USA, said: “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.
“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.”