Shakira and Burna Boy performing at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Shakira and Burna Boy performing at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City.
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Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup opening ceremony

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Shakira and Burna Boy performed their official anthem Dai Dai at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.

The ceremony took place at Estadio Azteca before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. It featured performances by Maná, J Balvin, Danny Ocean, Los Ángeles Azules with Belinda, Lila Downs, Tyla and Alejandro Fernández.

Shakira delivered sharp dance moves in a bright yellow bodysuit while Burna Boy joined midway in a matching denim set. The pair performed atop a turquoise-and-yellow flag reading We are ready, closing the show with green, white and red fireworks.

Mexican actress Salma Hayek served as honorary host. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the ceremonies bring together music, culture and football.

This marks Shakira's fourth World Cup contribution. She is set to co-headline the final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium with Madonna and BTS.

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Users on X praised Shakira and Burna Boy's energetic live performance of 'Dai Dai' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, noting it as a highlight with strong views on YouTube.

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Shakira and Burna Boy performing energetically on a vibrant stage for their 2026 FIFA World Cup song.
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Shakira releases music video for "Dai Dai" World Cup 2026 song

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Shakira released the official music video for “Dai Dai,” the 2026 FIFA World Cup song she performs with Burna Boy, on Saturday. The clip quickly surpassed 1.5 million views.

The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony took place on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Shakira and Burna Boy performed the official tournament song Dai Dai for the first time. The event featured a celebration of Mexican culture ahead of the Mexico versus South Africa match.

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FIFA has named the performers for the opening ceremonies of the 2026 World Cup across Mexico, Canada and the United States, expanding on the previously announced U.S. lineup.

Shakira drew crowds to Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Friday for the rehearsal of her free show scheduled for Saturday. The Colombian singer waved to fans from the balcony of the Copacabana Palace hotel. The US Embassy issued a security alert for American citizens at the event.

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Shakira performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 2 million attendees. The show featured her biggest hits and guest appearances by Brazilian artists including Anitta, Maria Bethânia, and Caetano Veloso. The event is part of the Todo Mundo no Rio series, following performances by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga in 2025.

Thousands of fans fill Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro for Shakira's free show scheduled at 21h45 this Saturday (2). Up to 2 million attendees are expected, with a massive stage setup and special guests like Ivete Sangalo. Fans face long lines at security checkpoints and buy items like sandbags from vendors.

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The 2026 World Cup opens on Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The tournament expands to 48 teams for the first time and runs across three host nations.

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