has been announced as a headliner for one of three upcoming FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies – and some soccer fans are not happy about it
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Fans Rage Against Katy Perry as World Cup Headliner
Katy Perry has been announced as a headliner for one of three upcoming FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies – and some soccer fans are not happy about itThe 41-yea...
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The 41-year-old pop star will take the stage on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in ' Inglewood neighborhood.
After The Athletic revealed Perry as a performer on Friday, angry social media users blasted the singer on an X thread from Pop Crave.
'I honestly think they could've picked someone better,' wrote one person, while another demanded, 'Stop trying to make Katy happen again. She's done.'
'What does she have to offer to the world at the World Cup opening???' another angry critic asked.
And someone else pondered, 'What songs will she be performing? This World Cup is proving to be a disaster!'
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Katy Perry has been announced as a headliner for one of three upcoming FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies and some soccer fans are not happy about it; pictured in June 2024
The 41-year-old pop star will take the stage on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles' Inglewood neighborhood; pictured at at Unipol Arena in Milan, Italy in November 2025
'I honestly think they could've picked someone better,' wrote one person, while another demanded, 'Stop trying to make Katy happen again. She's done'
One disgruntled fan referenced the.
'A sexual abuser with no hits in over a decade?' a social media user with the handle @DustinHatley7 tweeted.
Others were more welcoming about the news
'She will hype up the crown before the match, which is good. We missed the big pop stars for world cups,' said a fan account
Perry will be joined by fellow entertainers Future, Sanjoy and Lisa, and Marilina Bogado
The news comes after the Woman's World singer attended the Met Gala in a white gown and futuristic headpiece on Monday
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Perry has been dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since 2025; pictured in April 2026
The news comes after the Woman's World singer attended the Met Gala in a white gown and futuristic headpiece on Monday.
Last week she used Instagram to share new loved up snaps with her politician boyfriend .
She nuzzled up to the former Canadian Prime Minister, 54, in two intimate snapshots.
The lovebirds were first romantically linked in July 2025 before going Instagram official in December.
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Elsewhere in her Instagram carousel, Perry shared a Scorpio horoscope reading, 'A 7-year journey begins.'
The Firework hitmaker
The exes in July after swirling speculation about their relationship status.
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