Shakira and Burna Boy to Play in First of Three World Cup Opening Ceremonies
The pair will sing the official World Cup song as FIFA plans three opening ceremonies and seeks to raise $100 million for its education fund.
- On Thursday, FIFA announced that Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy will perform the official tournament song 'Dai Dai' at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
- The official track 'Dai Dai'—an Italian phrase meaning 'let's go'—aims to raise $100 million in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
- Italian producer Marco Balich, who led the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics ceremony, created the show, which will occur 90 minutes before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
- FIFA also planned opening ceremonies for U.S. and Canada hosts, featuring Katy Perry and LISA in Los Angeles on June 12, with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé headlining in Toronto.
- Shakira will conclude her tournament involvement by co-headlining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
90 Articles
90 Articles
By Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español Shakira fans will be able to enjoy not only the musical superstar at the closing of the 2026 World Cup, but also at the opening of the sporting event. FIFA confirmed through a post on its social networks that the Colombian will be present this June 11 at the opening ceremony to be held in Mexico City. Shakira will have the support of Nigerian singer Burna Boy to perform “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026…
The Washington Post
Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies
The 2026 World Cup starts on Thursday, June 11, with an opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium (historic Azteca), where the Mexican team will face South Africa in the first match of the tournament.For the first time in the history of the World Cup, there will be three independent opening ceremonies, one in each host country: Mexico, Canada and the United States.Artists confirmed for the ceremony in Mexico on June 11The poster for the inaugurati…
The countdown for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has already started and one of the most anticipated announcements among football and music fans.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
