Bangladeshi-born Sanjoy to perform at FIFA World Cup opening
In a historic moment for the South Asian electronic scene, Bangladeshi-American producer and DJ Sanjoy (Sanjoy Deb) has been officially confirmed to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening festivities. FIFA announced on Friday that the Los Angeles-based artist will join a star-studded global lineup for the tournament's unprecedented triple-opening ceremonies across North America.
Sanjoy is scheduled to appear during the Toronto celebrations on 12 June, sharing the stage with Canadian icons Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette before Canada's opening match. Some reports also suggest a potential appearance at the Los Angeles ceremony alongside Katy Perry and Lisa later that day.
Confirming the news to his followers, Sanjoy took to Facebook to share his disbelief and pride, writing, "Words can't describe this feeling. From making beats in my room to officially performing at the FIFA World Cup 2026! Representing my roots on the biggest stage in the world. See you in Toronto!"
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The 2026 edition marks the first time the tournament features separate ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, and the US, highlighting a shared heartbeat of global culture—a beat Sanjoy is now officially part of.
