Tyla Set to Perform South African National Anthem at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener

Tyla is set to bring South African pride and star power to football’s biggest stage as she performs the national anthem ahead of South Africa’s opening match against Mexico. Taking place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the performance forms part of FIFA’s opening ceremony celebrations. This will see Tyla represent her country at an international event. FIFA confirmed it as part of the tournament’s opening ceremonies.

She will sing the South African anthem while Mexican music icon Alejandro Fernández performs Mexico’s national anthem. The ceremony launches the World Cup event, where 48 teams compete against one another.

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Bafana Bafana comes against Mexico in what will be a repeat of the opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This time, South Africa returns to football’s biggest stage with Tyla leading the way with the anthem.

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FIFA’s opening ceremony in Mexico City contains a line up of international stars. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform their song “Dai Dai“, with J Balvin and Belinda also listed among participating artists.

Tyla’s collaboration with FIFA goes beyond the opening ceremony. In May, she and American rapper Future performed on “Game Time,” one of the official songs of the 2026 World Cup. The track is associated with FIFA’s.

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Reports suggest Tyla’s World Cup appearances are beyond Mexico City. She is also scheduled to participate in other tournament-related celebrations. This includes performances linked in Los Angeles alongside artists such as Katy Perry, Rema, LISA and Future.

Tyla’s performance is expected to draw significant attention during the World Cup opening ceremony. With billions of viewers expected to tune-in for the tournament’s opening match, the appearance is set to provide a global platform for the singer while also displaying South African culture.