CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Katy Perry will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States, as FIFA announced entertainment Friday night before the initial matches in all three nations that will host games in the expanded 48-nation tournament.
Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the U.S. plays Paraguay.
Entertainment before the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11 will include Tyla along with singers Alejandro Fernández, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Belinda and J Balvin and the groups Los Ángeles Azules and Maná.
Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto's BMO Field will have entertainment by singers Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Elyanna and Vegedream, along with DJ Sanjoy.
Ceremonies are scheduled to start 90 minutes before kickoff.
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FILE - Alanis Morisette performs on stage at the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration, Dec. 31, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Ben Hider/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Katy Perry performs as part of the "Lifetimes Tour" on July 15, 2025, at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Katy Perry arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition on Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
MIAMI (AP) — Foster Griffin struck out a season-high nine over seven innings of two-run ball, and Jacob Young homered as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.
CJ Abrams singled, walked and drove in a run, while Curtis Mead doubled and drew two walks for the Nationals. Nasim Nuñez singled, walked and had two stolen bases, increasing his major league lead to 16.
Griffin (4-1) allowed two runs — one earned — in the first inning and then shut down Miami for the remainder of his outing. He scattered four hits and retired his final eight batters, striking out five.
Brad Lord followed and set down five straight before Javier Sanoja reached on a throwing error by Abrams at shortstop. PJ Poulin relieved Lord and walked pinch-hitter Heriberto Hernández, then retired Leo Jimenez for his second career save and first this season.
Marlins starter Robby Snelling gave up three runs and six hits over five innings in his major league debut. Snelling (0-1) walked four and struck out two.
Otto López had three of Miami’s five hits and extended his hitting streak to 11 games.
The Marlins are 2-6 on their 10-game homestand.
The Nationals struck quickly against Snelling in a three-run first. Abrams hit an RBI single and Young followed with a two-run homer.
Miami narrowed the gap in the bottom half when Xavier Edwards homered. López doubled and then raced home on a throwing error by Mead at first base. Mead fielded a grounder hit by Kyle Stowers but made an errant toss to Griffin covering the bag.
The 23-year-old Snelling was acquired by Miami from San Diego for reliever Tanner Scott in July 2024. After joining the Marlins, Snelling ascended through the farm system and became the organization’s second-rated pitching prospect before the club promoted him from Triple-A Jacksonville.
Nationals RHP Zack Littell (1-4, 7.24 ERA) starts Saturday against Marlins RHP Janson Junk (2-3, 2.82).
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Washington Nationals' Curtis Mead (45) beats the throw to Miami Marlins third baseman Leo Jimenez, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers strikes out swinging during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Washington Nationals' Nasim Nunez bunts on a ground out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Washington Nationals' Jacob Young (30) is met by CJ Abrams (5) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
