Shakira Opens the World Cup as Mexico Faces South Africa and South Korea Takes on Czechia, in Photos
Shakira and Burna Boy performed the tournament’s official song as the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with more ceremonies planned in the U.S. and Canada.
- On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Shakira opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup by performing the official song "Dai Dai" alongside Burna Boy at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
- J Balvin also performed a medley of hits for the crowd, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, with two additional opening ceremonies planned.
- Before Team USA kicks off against Paraguay June 12, the Los Angeles-based crowd will see an opening ceremony featuring Katy Perry, Future, Blackpink's LISA, and Anitta.
- Following her performance, Shakira wrote on her Instagram Stories that the 2026 World Cup should "take place in peace and be a source of joy and unity for people around the world."
- As the tournament begins, stars like Messi aim for glory, with the defending World Cup champion looking to become the first player to win back-to-back titles after scoring over 970 career goals.
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Stars in the stands: The celebrities spotted at the World Cup opener in Mexico City
While Mexico’s president and the capital’s mayor watched from a street fan festival, Mexican actress Salma Hayek stood on the pitch at Estadio Azteca and shouted “¡Viva México!” to 80,000 fans. Hayek served as a cultural ambassador, giving an opening speech at the ceremony. “Que viva México y que viva el futbol”: Salma Hayek da un espectacular discurso de bienvenida del Mundial 2026. 🇲🇽⚽️🏆#ElMundialEsNuestro, disfrútalo por #Televisa y #ViX …
A star-filled opening ceremony, featuring performances by Shakira, Maná or J Balvin, kicked off the 2026 World Cup in front of more than 80,000 spectators at the...
Who Is Burna Boy? All About Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ Partner and Nigerian Singer Who Opened FIFA World Cup 2026 | 🎥 LatestLY
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy made history by co-headlining the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City alongside Colombian pop icon Shakira, where the duo delivered the first live performance of the tournament's official anthem, 'Dai Dai'. Know everything about the singer inside! 🎥 Who Is Burna Boy? All About Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ Partner and Nigerian Singer Who Opened FIFA World Cup 2026.
Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
Artistes perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium. (AFP pic)) MEXICO CITY: Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca fans and protesters clashed with police. A crush to get into an overcrowded fan zone in the centre of Mexico City and protests near the stadium made…
Music, lights and an elaborate staging: The World Cup starts with a big show in Mexico City. Before the opening match, thousands of fans celebrate the start of the tournament and provide impressive pictures. In the stadium, a superstar lets the atmosphere boil over.
Shakira and Burna Boy kicked off the World Cup of Soccer by performing Dai Dai at the opening ceremony on Thursday in Mexico City. The official anthem of the 2026 edition would not have been the same without the valuable contribution of Quebecer Alexander Castillo Vasquez. Overview of the undersides of the creation of a success that accumulated nearly 120 million views on YouTube.
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