Lisa
BLACKPINK member; one of six performers at the SoFi Stadium 2026 World Cup opening ceremony.
On 11 May 2026, FIFA named Lisa of BLACKPINK among six performers for the 12 June World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium.
Last refreshed: 7 October 2026
How does Lisa's World Cup performance extend FIFA's reach into K-pop's global fanbase?
Timeline for Lisa
Background
Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in 1997 in Buriram Province, Thailand, is a member of BLACKPINK, the South Korean group that debuted under YG Entertainment in 2016.
She built a solo career alongside the group, beginning with the 2021 single "Lalisa" and followed by the 2024 album Rockstar. Her audience spans East and Southeast Asia, with a growing following in the United States and Europe.
On 11 May 2026, FIFA named her among six performers for the World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla. The 13-minute ceremony ran on 12 June, 90 minutes before the United States opened against Paraguay, and was produced by Balich Wonder Studio, which staged all three host-nation ceremonies.
Is Lisa from BLACKPINK performing at the World Cup?
