Shakira Set to Ignite World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Mexico
Colombian pop star Shakira will grace the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup with her official song, Dai Dai, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This highly anticipated performance will take place on Thursday, 11 June, just before the tournament kicks off with the match between Mexico and South Africa at 20:00 BST. Dai Dai, which translates to "let's go" or "come on" in Italian, promises to energize the crowd as Shakira shares the stage with Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The star-studded lineup continues with Colombian reggaeton sensation J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla, who will also take part in the ceremony, enhancing the cultural celebration of the event. The opening ceremonies will feature performances preceding the initial matches across the host nations of USA, Canada, and Mexico: Canada will see Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette headline the ceremony at BMO Field in Toronto on Friday, 12 June (20:00 BST) before Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the USA, Katy Perry and rapper Future will perform at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before the USA competes against Paraguay on Friday, 12 June (Saturday, 02:00 BST). The excitement builds as fans from around the world prepare for this historic tournament.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-06-04