The report says J Balvin and Tyla are among the performers linked with the opening celebrations. Katy Perry and Madonna have also been associated with the wider tournament programme, although those appearances should be treated as reported plans rather than confirmed commitments.
That blend reflects the commercial logic of a 48-team World Cup. More fixtures create more host-city activity, while a wider international audience gives organisers a reason to build programming that reaches beyond regular football supporters.
The entertainment theme also extends to the nations involved. A report has connected several participating countries with actors and performers whose careers carry strong international recognition:
The list is not a substitute for sporting identity, but it underlines how the tournament can package national culture through figures already known around the world. Football supplies the competition; celebrity provides an additional entry point for casual viewers.
The challenge will be balance. The opening ceremony and surrounding events can broaden the World Cup’s appeal, but the strongest spectacle remains the contest itself. As June 11 approaches, the key storyline will be whether the entertainment programme enhances the occasion without overshadowing Mexico vs South Africa and the football that follows.