Shakira to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Colombian pop star Shakira is set to perform her official song 'Dai Dai' at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. She will be joined by Burna Boy, along with Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin and South African singer Tyla. This year's World Cup will feature opening ceremonies in the host nations, including a performance by Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette in Toronto and Katy Perry and Future in Los Angeles. Shakira will also co-headline the halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
- •Shakira will perform 'Dai Dai' on June 11 in Mexico City.
- •Burna Boy, J Balvin, and Tyla will also perform.
- •Opening ceremonies will occur in all three host nations.
- •Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette will perform in Toronto.
- •Katy Perry and Future are scheduled to perform in Los Angeles.
- 10:48 PMBBC Sport — Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
"Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.
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