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Katy Perry performs with Tius Luka at World Cup opening ceremony

Rolling Stone • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:22 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Katy Perry performs with Tius Luka at World Cup opening ceremony
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 1:49 AMRolling Stone — Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt 'Wonder' Performance to the World Cup - Rolling Stone
  • 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Who sang with Katy Perry? 10-year-old Norwegian Tius Luka hits World Cup stage
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Katy Perry and 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka performed her heartfelt song "Wonder" before the 2026 World Cup opening match in Los Angeles.

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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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