*Davido Set to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles*
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is taking center stage once again on the world’s biggest football platform. FIFA has announced the Grammy-nominated artist as one of the headline performers for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, scheduled for June 10, 2026. 9797
A Cross-Border Musical Celebration
The LA concert will be held at the iconic http://Crypto.com Arena with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. PT and the live show kicking off at 6:00 p.m. PT. It’s part of FIFA’s first-ever synchronized live concert series connecting all three host nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 9797880e
Davido will share the spotlight with Major Lazer, the electronic music project led by American DJ and producer Diplo. Pop star Ava Max was also added to the LA lineup, joining the Afrobeats star and Major Lazer for what FIFA calls a “high-energy celebration” of music, football, and culture. Additional performers are expected to be announced soon. 97972202880e
Fans who can’t make it to http://Crypto.com Arena can watch globally via a live TikTok broadcast, with on-demand streaming also available on VuMe Live PPV. 2202d15a
Davido’s Growing FIFA Legacy
This isn’t Davido’s first World Cup rodeo. The OBO crooner featured on “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)”, the first official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and performed at the tournament’s closing ceremony. His return for 2026 cements his status as one of Africa’s most exportable musical talents. 01f4d15a
He’s also featured on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album _No Place Like Home_ alongside Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado. The album, which dropped June 5, 2026, includes other Nigerian stars like Ayra Starr, Rema, and Burna Boy, plus global acts like Shakira and The Rolling Stones. 8bd04c41
Afrobeats on the Global Stage
FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer for the US, Manolo Zubiria, said the concert series “celebrates the passion, unity and cultural connections across three countries and around the world that define the FIFA World Cup 2026”. 9797
Davido’s selection reflects the continued rise of Afrobeats as a global cultural force. With Rema and Burna Boy also involved in 2026 World Cup activities, Nigeria’s entertainment industry is set for unprecedented international visibility during the tournament. 2b1701f4
Fans on social media wasted no time celebrating. “FIFA World Cup know he will always deliver” and “The greatest musician in the world, back to back World Cup appearance” were among the reactions. 4c41
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. With Davido headlining LA’s countdown, Afrobeats is officially bringing the vibes to football’s biggest party. 8bd0
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