Katy Perry performs with Tius Luka at World Cup opening ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Katy Perry performed ahead of the United States' opening match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup. She sang "Wonder" with 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka, who held her hand during the performance. Perry commented on social media that Luka inspired her to write verses for the song after hearing his voice in 2023. Her eye-catching silver dress was also part of the spectacle. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Katy Perry took the stage 10 minutes before kickoff.
- •Tius Luka sang opening and closing lines of "Wonder."
- •Luka previously recorded the song with Perry when he was five.
- •The opening match between the USA and Paraguay is underway.
- •Perry's silver dress garnered significant attention.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Who sang with Katy Perry? 10-year-old Norwegian Tius Luka hits World Cup stage
"Singer Katy Perry took the stage ahead of USA's World Cup opener vs Paraguay with a young child. Her silver dress also drew attention.
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