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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico

  • Shakira will be joined by ⁠Burna Boy on ​Thursday at Estadio Azteca ​in Mexico City
Published June 5, 2026 Updated June 5, 2026 11:37am
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Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World ​Cup song “Dai Dai” ‌at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on ​Friday.

Here are some ​details:

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Shakira will be joined by ⁠Burna Boy on ​Thursday at Estadio Azteca ​in Mexico City.

The opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before ​kickoff between Mexico ​and South Africa.

Dai Dai is an ‌Italian ⁠phrase meaning “let’s go” or “come on.”

The show will also feature Colombian star ​J Balvin ​and ⁠South African singer Tyla.

Shakira is also set ​to perform at ​the ⁠first-ever World Cup final halftime show at MetLife ⁠Stadium ​in New ​Jersey.