This year, the 2026 tournament opened with an entertainment lineup that stretched across three host nations. In Mexico City, Shakira and Burna Boy premiered the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' while Toronto welcomed stars such as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette. Los Angeles followed with a pop-heavy showcase led by Katy Perry, alongside Future, LISA, Anitta, Rema, and Tyla. Amid that flood of superstar names, another rumor suddenly entered the conversation: Lady Gaga and The Weeknd. 

Yet as social media timelines filled with dream collaborations and fan-made posters, one question began echoing louder than a stadium chant: are Lady Gaga and The Weeknd actually preparing to debut a FIFA World Cup anthem in Canada?

The claim is false. FIFA has not announced any Lady Gaga and The Weeknd collaboration connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More importantly, FIFA has already confirmed the tournament's official song, 'Dai Dai,' performed by Shakira and Burna Boy, which premiered during the opening ceremony in Mexico City. No verified FIFA statement, artist announcement, or official World Cup programming has linked Gaga and The Weeknd to an anthem. 

The rumor appears to have emerged from social media speculation rather than confirmed reporting. Fans noticed that The Weeknd briefly cleared portions of his Instagram presence and shared an older image of Lady Gaga. That was enough to ignite online theories about a possible collaboration. Reddit threads and fan communities quickly connected those dots to the World Cup, despite the absence of any supporting evidence. 

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With the anthem rumor put to rest, attention shifts back to the real story unfolding across North America. After Mexico's opening-night celebration and Los Angeles' star-studded showcase, what does the rest of FIFA's entertainment lineup actually look like?

Mexico City set the tone for the tournament on June 11. Shakira and Burna Boy debuted 'Dai Dai' the official World Cup song, while a broader lineup included Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Tyla, Danny Ocean, and Ryan Castro. The ceremony reflected FIFA's attempt to blend football spectacle with Latin American musical identity. 

Canada's ceremony in Toronto featured Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Elyanna, Vegedream, William Prince, and Sanjoy. Meanwhile, the United States ceremony in Los Angeles was headlined by Katy Perry, with performances from Future, LISA, Anitta, Rema, and Tyla. FIFA has not announced Lady Gaga or The Weeknd for any remaining World Cup ceremonies, concerts, or official music programming.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already delivering enough star power without adding imaginary collaborations to the bill. While a Lady Gaga and The Weeknd anthem would undoubtedly break the internet, there is currently no evidence that such a project exists.

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What do you think? Would Lady Gaga and The Weeknd be the perfect duo for a future FIFA World Cup anthem? Share your thoughts in the comments.