From Lisa To Nora Fatehi: The stars who turned FIFA World Cup opening into a fashion spectacle
ETimes | June 13, 2026 8:40 PM CST
The FIFA World Cup has barely begun, but the opening ceremonies already gave us plenty to talk about - and no, we're not talking about football.
From Los Angeles to Toronto, some of the biggest music stars took over the stage, bringing not just performances but some seriously eye-catching fashion with them.
And honestly, if there was an unofficial award for best-dressed performers of the night, Katy Perry, Lisa and Nora Fatehi would all be strong contenders.
Katy Perry looked like a walking disco ball - in the best way possible
Katy Perry knows how to make an entrance.
For her FIFA World Cup performance in Los Angeles, she stepped out in a sparkling silver dress that practically lit up the stadium. Every time she moved, the fringe shimmered under the lights, making it impossible to look away.
It was glamorous, dramatic and very Katy.
But while the outfit grabbed attention, the sweetest part of her performance came when she shared the stage with 10-year-old singer Tius Luka. The two performed Wonder together, and by the end of the song Katy pulled him into a hug as the crowd cheered.
One of those genuinely feel-good moments that doesn't happen often at events this big.
Lisa stayed true to her signature style
Some celebrities completely change their style for major events.
Lisa isn't one of them.
The BLACKPINK star showed up looking exactly like the global pop icon fans know and love. She wore an all-white stage outfit featuring a fitted crop top, tiny shorts and sky-high boots.
The look was bold, playful and packed with attitude.
Add the fingerless gloves and signature confidence, and it felt like peak Lisa.
You could have shown someone a photo without any context and they'd probably have guessed it was her immediately.
Nora Fatehi brought the energy in Canada
While the American ceremony was making headlines, Toronto had its own star moment thanks to Nora Fatehi.
Nora has never been someone who plays it safe with fashion, and she didn't start now.
She performed in a sporty red outfit that felt perfect for a football event. The cropped top, relaxed track pants and sneakers gave it an athletic feel, but she still managed to make it look glamorous.
That's kind of Nora's thing. Even when she's wearing something casual, there's always a little extra sparkle, a little extra drama.
And somehow she makes it work every single time. Football was the reason. Fashion was the bonus.
The best thing about events like the World Cup is that they bring together people who might not normally watch the same things.
Football fans tune in for the game. Music fans tune in for the performances. Fashion lovers show up for the outfits. This year's opening ceremonies managed to deliver all three.
Weeks from now, people will be arguing about goals, referees and tournament predictions. But for fashion fans, the images of Katy Perry glittering under stadium lights, Lisa owning the stage in white and Nora Fatehi bringing her signature glamour are going to stick around for much longer.
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