USA launches with Hollywood show

Sports Reporter

Published: 11:18 AM, Jun 13, 2026

General view inside Los Angeles Stadium during the opening ceremony. — Reuters

Artists perform during the opening ceremony ahead the match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. — AFP

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony ahead match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. — AFP

Dancer perform during the opening ceremony ahead the match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. — AFP

Thai rapper Lisa, Nigerian rapper Rema, and Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta perform during the opening ceremony. — AFP

The World Cup arrived in the United States with a Hollywood-style opening ceremony, including Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry, Rob Lowe, Owen Wilson and Paris Hilton looked on as performers danced around a giant World Cup trophy in the middle of the pitch.

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