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Who’s performing at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup opening ceremony?

Luis Fonsi for the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025.
© CONCACAF and @GoldCupLuis Fonsi for the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025.

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup kicks off on June 14 at SoFi Stadium, with the opening match scheduled for 7:15 PM local time. Doors will open at 5:45 PM, allowing fans to settle in before the action and the ceremony begins.

This year’s opening ceremony is set to be a vibrant celebration of Latin culture and music. A Puerto Rican superstar is slated to perform “Tocando el Cielo“, the official song of the tournament, live during the event.

It aims to unite fans across the region, blending music, movement and meaning in a dynamic showcase. Produced in creative partnership with Balich Wonder Studio, the organizers have chosen “A New Era Begins” as the theme.

Luis Fonsi to sing at the 2025 Gold Cup opening ceremony

Luis Fonsi, the Puerto Rican global music icon and six-time Latin GRAMMY winner, will perform at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup opening ceremony, set for June 14 at SoFi Stadium in LA, with festivities beginning around 6:30 PM.

The event marks the debut of “Tocando el Cielo”, the official song of the tournament, which he co-wrote with Grammy-winning producers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo. The melody and its music video premiered on May 29.

The track, a vibrant and high-energy anthem, celebrates teamwork, ambition and the passion for soccer. Its music video, directed by Andrés Turcio and filmed in Miami, captures the emotion and excitement that define the Gold Cup.

A Spanglish version of the song will also be available, embracing the bilingual identity of the Confederation and creating a unifying song for fans across North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

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