Davido Confirmed as Headline Performer for 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert

Nigerian music star Davido has been announced as one of the headline acts for the official countdown concert ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a statement released on Tuesday, FIFA confirmed that Davido will share the stage with Major Lazer, the globally renowned music project led by Diplo, at a special event celebrating the build-up to football’s biggest tournament.

"Los Angeles will play host to a high-energy celebration, featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, the first artists announced for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, football and culture,” FIFA said.

The event will be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with doors scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m. local time. The live broadcast is expected to begin an hour later at 6:00 p.m.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted jointly by United States, Canada and Mexico.