Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Tius Luka Perform 'Wonder' at 2026 World Cup Opener

Katy Perry and 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka performed the song "Wonder" before the 2026 World Cup opening match between the United States and Paraguay in Los Angeles, Rolling Stone reported. The performance took place ten minutes before kickoff, with Perry in a glittering silver dress and Lukas singing the opening and closing lines of the song.

Rolling StoneKaty Perry and 10-Year-Old Tius Luka Perform 'Wonder' at 2026 World Cup Opening Match

"Katy Perry headlined and was joined on stage by 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka for her song 'Wonder.'" The 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood also featured performances by LISA, Anitta, Tyla, Rema, Future, Dan + Shay, and Purahei Soul, according to Stereogum.

StereogumKaty Perry Performs "Wonder" with 10-Year-Old Tius Luka at 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Perry shared on Instagram that Tius Luka originally recorded his vocal part for the track in 2021 at age five, Stereogum reported. She said she was inspired to write the verses for "Wonder" after hearing his vocal in 2023, adding it to her sixth album. The collaboration brought a personal backstory to the stadium performance, blending a years-long creative partnership with a major global stage.