Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been announced as one of the headline performers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles.
FIFA disclosed in a statement that Davido will perform alongside Diplo’s Major Lazer during the event scheduled for June 10 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The concert forms part of a synchronised live entertainment series taking place across the three host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
According to FIFA, the Los Angeles event will celebrate the intersection of football, music and culture while building excitement ahead of the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer for the United States, Manolo Zubiria, described the event as a global celebration that reflects the passion and unity associated with the World Cup.
The concert will be broadcast live through FIFA’s digital platforms, including the FIFA World Cup TikTok account, while additional performances from Mexico City and Toronto will also be streamed as part of the programme.
Fans are expected to begin purchasing tickets from June 3, with more artists set to be announced in the coming days.
