FIFA announced that country music duo Dan + Shay will sing the United States national anthem ahead of the host nation's first game against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium. Representing Paraguay, musical group Purahei Soul will perform the South American country's national anthem during the pre-match ceremony.
The anthem performances will take place before kickoff as part of a major celebration marking the United States' first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA also confirmed that actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis will appear as a FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador, welcoming fans to Los Angeles and helping celebrate the tournament's opening festivities.
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay attend the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards.Photo by David Becker/Getty Images
The United States will face Paraguay in its opening Group Stage match on Friday. The game is one of the most anticipated contests of the tournament's opening round as American fans prepare to watch their national team compete on home soil.
Dan + Shay Selected for Historic FIFA World Cup USA Opening Match
Since forming in Nashville in 2012, the pair has released six studio albums, including Where It All Began, Obsessed, Dan + Shay, Good Things, Bigger Houses and It's Officially Christmas: The Double Album. Their seventh album, Young, is scheduled for release in August 2026.
Dan + Shay have also collaborated with several major artists, including Justin Bieber, Charlie Puth, Kelly Clarkson, Rascal Flatts, RaeLynn and Lindsey Stirling.
Fans attending the event are encouraged to arrive early. FIFA said the opening show will begin at 4:30 P.M. local time, while stadium gates will open four hours before kickoff. Supporters can also take part in various fan experiences, entertainment activities and exclusive activations before the match begins.
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