Shakira and Burna Boy to headline World Cup opening ceremony
Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy will perform the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the opening ceremony in Mexico City. The duo will take the stage at Estadio Azteca, delivering a performance of the song Dai Dai, which celebrates football’s unifying power. Other artists, including J Balvin and Tyla, are also set to perform during the show. The event marks another milestone in Shakira’s ongoing connection with the World Cup.
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- Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song Dai Dai at the opening ceremony in Mexico City on 11 June.
- The opening ceremony will take place at Estadio Azteca before the match between Mexico and South Africa.
- J Balvin and Tyla are also scheduled to perform at the ceremony.
- In Canada, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will headline celebrations before Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on 12 June.
- Shakira is set to appear at the World Cup final on 19 July, co-headlining the first Super Bowl-style halftime show with Madonna and BTS.
