Nigerian music star Davido is set to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert, an event designed to mark the approach of football’s biggest tournament and connect the competition’s three host nations.
The singer will appear at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 10 June as part of a multi-city celebration linking the United States, Canada and Mexico, which will jointly stage the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His participation places him among a select group of artists chosen to perform during the event, which will be staged simultaneously across the three host countries and broadcast to audiences around the world.
FIFA said the concert will bring together performances from several internationally recognised acts in different cities. While Davido and electronic music group Major Lazer are scheduled to perform in Los Angeles, Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams will take the stage in Toronto. Mexican group Los Ángeles Azules will represent Mexico City as part of the cross-border celebration.
According to FIFA, the event will be transmitted live across all three locations, creating a shared experience between fans in the host nations ahead of the tournament. The governing body also announced that the concert will be streamed live on TikTok, beginning at 6 p.m. PT.
The event forms part of FIFA’s efforts to build anticipation for the 2026 World Cup, which will be the first edition of the tournament to be jointly hosted by three countries. The countdown concert is intended to showcase music and culture from across the host nations while highlighting the growing excitement surrounding the competition.
For Davido, the appearance represents another significant connection with football’s premier international tournament. The Nigerian artist has previously been involved in World Cup-related activities, having played a role during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
His return to a FIFA event underlines his growing global profile and the increasing influence of African artists on major international stages. The performance is expected to place him in front of a worldwide audience as football supporters begin the final year-long countdown to the tournament.
The inclusion of artists from different musical backgrounds reflects the international nature of the World Cup and FIFA’s aim of using music to unite fans across continents. With performances planned in Los Angeles, Toronto and Mexico City, the event is designed to celebrate the cultural diversity of the host nations while promoting the world’s most-watched sporting competition.
As preparations continue for the 2026 World Cup, the countdown concert is set to serve as one of the major entertainment events linked to the tournament, with Davido among the headline performers expected to help launch the celebrations.
His appearance in Los Angeles will add another chapter to his association with FIFA events and place African music firmly in the spotlight as the road to the 2026 World Cup gathers momentum.
