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FIFA World Cup 2026 L.A. Red Carpet & Performances: Paris Hilton, Jaafar Jackson, Will Forte & More

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, marked by high-profile performances in Los Angeles and intense match-day activity in New York and New Jersey.

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PULSE detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 13, 04:07 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jun 14, 20:58 UTC · RMC Sport

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📍 How it ended

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles featured performances by Future and Tyla, along with celebrity appearances on the red carpet including Paris Hilton, Jaafar Jackson, and Will Forte. Coverage highlighted the event’s entertainment, including a fan backlash over Katy Perry’s outfit, but the story did not develop further in subsequent reports.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has commenced, featuring an opening ceremony in Los Angeles that included appearances by Paris Hilton, Jaafar Jackson, Will Forte, Future, Tyla, and Katy Perry. Matches are currently in progress, including the contest between France and Senegal. An inflatable match ball incident occurred, and tournament play now features athletes such as Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland.

Coverage from outlets including Deadline, Rolling Stone, and ESPN highlights both the celebrity-driven red carpet events and the practical challenges surrounding the matches. CBS News and NJ.com report on significant travel impacts, including gridlock alerts in New York City and concerns regarding NJ Transit ticket sales. Future updates will monitor the ongoing tournament schedule and the logistical impact on commuters in host cities.

Coverage does not yet specify how transit authorities will address the reported lag in ticket sales or the long-term resolution of tournament-related traffic congestion.

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Quick answers

Who performed at the opening ceremony?

Performances and appearances featured Future, Tyla, Paris Hilton, Jaafar Jackson, Will Forte, and Katy Perry.

What is the status of the France versus Senegal match?

The match was scheduled as part of the Les Bleus campaign, with live updates provided by CBS Sports and The Guardian.

Are there transportation issues related to the games?

Yes, reports indicate gridlock alerts in New York City and lagging ticket sales for NJ Transit.

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Topics

FIFA World Cup France Senegal Los Angeles NYC NJ Transit

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