Shakira and Burna Boy perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Shakira and Burna Boy captivated the audience during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca on June 11, ahead of the match between Mexico and South Africa. They performed "Dai Dai," the tournament's official song, to enthusiastic cheers. The ceremony included dancers and fireworks, adding to the festive atmosphere. However, chaotic scenes unfolded outside as thousands of fans tried to enter the fan zone, hindered by security barriers. Some fans voiced frustrations over the crowd control measures. The event marks the inaugural World Cup hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United States, and Canada, featuring a total of 104 games.
- •Shakira and Burna Boy perform at Estadio Azteca
- •Ceremony includes dancers and fireworks
- •Fans face chaotic entry outside the fan zone
- •Tournament co-hosted by Mexico, US, and Canada
- •Opening match between Mexico and South Africa scheduled
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Shakira, local flair dominate World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — 🗣️ Have your say: what did you make of the World Cup opening ceremony?
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
"Pop star Shakira led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever World Cup before the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. The storied Azteca Stadium - officially known at the Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup - hosted the party and has been renovated for the expanded tournament, which is being co-hosted with the United States and Canada.
"Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai", the official song of the tournament, bringing roars from the crowd.
"The World Cup is underway!Just a few minutes ago, the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa kicked off, after an opening ceremony featuring stars such as Shakira, Burna Boy, a...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:13 PMWorld Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:11 PMShakira, local flair dominate World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
Pop star Shakira led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever World Cup before the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. The storied Azteca Stadium - officially known at the Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup - hosted the party and has been renovated for the expanded tournament, which is being co-hosted with the United States and Canada.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:07 PM🗣️ Have your say: what did you make of the World Cup opening ceremony?
The World Cup is underway!Just a few minutes ago, the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa kicked off, after an opening ceremony featuring stars such as Shakira, Burna Boy, a...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:31 PMShakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai", the official song of the tournament, bringing roars from the crowd.
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