Tius Luka, the Child Who Sang with Katy Perry at the 2026 World Cup Opening

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium featured an emotional duet between pop superstar Katy Perry and a young Norwegian singer named Tius Luka. The pair performed Perry's song "Wonder," surrounded by flags from various nations, captivating the audience with their performance.

This collaboration marked a significant moment for the 10-year-old Luka, who had a prior connection with Perry. The singer revealed on her Instagram account that Luka had recorded parts of the song "Wonder" back in 2021, when he was just five years old. Impressed by his talent, Perry decided to include him in her sixth album, released in 2023, featuring his vocals prominently.

Luka hails from a musically inclined family; his father is Kent Sundberg, a Norwegian musician and member of the synth-pop band Donkeyboy. While Tius Luka may be a new face to the international stage, he has already cultivated a fanbase of over 15,000 followers on social media, where he frequently shares song covers.

For this special performance, Tius Luka traveled from Norway to Los Angeles to join Perry on stage, adding a heartwarming touch to the World Cup's grand opening.