Katy Perry Revisits 'The 1 That Got Away'
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Katy Perry's announcement as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony headliner sparks debate among soccer fans, with many questioning the decision.
The pop star was announced as the opening act for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which prompted calls to boycott the global soccer championship.
Katy has also recently faced backlash for her divisive trip to space aboard the all-female Blue Origin flight funded by Jeff Bezos in April, and her defense of collaborating with Dr. Luke, who was accused of sexual assault by Kesha. Dr. Luke denied the claims.
Katy Perry will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States, as FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial matches in all three nations that will