Tyla to Perform National Anthem at FIFA World Cup Opening Match in Mexico
OkMzansi | 11.06.2026 20:30
South African award-winning singer Tyla is set to perform the South African national anthem tonight, 11 June 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico. She will sing the national anthem before Bafana Bafana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a major moment that blends music and football on one of the world’s biggest stages.
To build excitement ahead of her performance and the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa, Tyla shared a glimpse of her South African-inspired nails on her Instagram story, adding a personal and patriotic touch to the global moment.
The award-winning amapiano star is not only performing at the opening match but is also expected to represent both South Africa and African music throughout the tournament in North America. One of the biggest highlights of the event will see Tyla headline the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca on the same day, 11 June. Her performance will take place just before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, creating a powerful blend of football energy and live music for fans inside the stadium and watching around the world.
The celebrations in the United States will also feature several international stars. The opening event lineup in Los Angeles includes global artists such as Katy Perry, Future, Rema, and LISA, adding even more star power to the tournament festivities.
Tyla is also set to perform her official FIFA World Cup song. The duo will release a World Cup anthem titled “Game Time”, which was released on Friday, 29 May 2026. In the track, Tyla features and collaborates with Future, bringing together African and international sounds in a song designed to capture the spirit of the tournament.
With her anthem performance, headline appearance, and music contributions, Tyla’s presence at the World Cup is shaping up to be one of the standout cultural moments of the entire event.
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