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World Cup Opening Ceremony Kicks Off in Mexico with Shakira
Shakira, Burna Boy, Katy Perry and Future lead a three-stop lineup that FIFA says will showcase the tournament’s official song and global music stars.
- On Thursday, June 11, the FIFA World Cup officially begins with an opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, featuring Shakira and Burna Boy performing the official song "DAI DAI" for the first time.
- This year's tournament, hosted by three North American countries, features three separate opening ceremonies—one in Mexico today and two more on Friday, June 12, in Canada and the United States.
- The United States will hold its ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, headlined by Katy Perry and Future, alongside Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla.
- Canada's ceremony takes place Friday at BMO Field in Toronto, with performers including Alessia Cara, Michael Buble, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.
- These 90-minute opening ceremonies aim to unite soccer players and entertainers for a global celebration, offering fans opportunities to discover diverse musical styles during the tournament.
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The Colombian superstar Shakira sang during the opening ceremony at the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City. The 49-year-old artist was accompanied by Burna Boy at the time they released the official song of the World Cup in 2026, Dai Dai. The performance of the singer was greeted with skepticism, fans claiming that the performance was replaced by a "double".
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