Lisa, D-2 World Cup Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Video Released "First K-pop Female and Thai Artist, Preparation Complete" [K-EYES]

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Rehearsal footage of BLACKPINK's Lisa (LISA) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony has been released on X (Twitter), sparking explosive anticipation among fans as the event draws closer in two days. As the first female K-pop soloist and the first artist from Thailand in the history of the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, Lisa follows Korean singer Jung Guk, who performed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, making her the second Korean artist to do so.

On the 12th local time (8:30 a.m. Korean time on the 13th), Lisa will perform "Goals" live for the first time alongside Anitta and Rema at the opening ceremony held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA. In addition to Lisa, the approximately 13-minute performance will also feature Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and others. Rema is also reported to have arrived in Los Angeles for the rehearsal.

As rehearsal footage featuring Lisa's signature flexibility and dance moves was released, fans flooded in with reactions. @KINGTHEREALFIII praised, "Lisa is fully prepared for this World Cup. Even her outfit and hat are perfect." Lisa herself also sent a direct message to fans by posting a video on TikTok with the caption "See you soon."

@yk2aii shared a video showing that the opening ceremony stage setup at SoFi Stadium is complete, stating, "The stage for Lisa, Anitta, and Rema is ready." @LISANATIONS_ also reported that Lisa's TikTok video has surpassed 28 million followers and 400 million likes.

As this World Cup is the first to be jointly hosted by three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the opening ceremony will be held in three parts. The first segment will take place at 2:30 a.m. (Korean time) on the 12th at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where Shakira and Burna Boy will officially unveil the World Cup theme song "Dai Dai." This will be followed by a performance at 2:30 a.m. (Korean time) on the 13th in Toronto, Canada, featuring Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara.

The third segment will be held on the same day at 8:30 a.m. (Korean time) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring Lisa and Katy Perry. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated, "By bringing together music, culture, and football, we will showcase the core value of unity that defines the World Cup."

Meanwhile, the World Cup final on July 19 will feature a halftime performance by BTS, Madonna, and Shakira.

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