Shakira opens 2026 World Cup with concert in Mexico

Colombian singer Shakira, 49, opened the 2026 World Cup, with a performance at the Azteca Stadium, in Mexico City, this Thursday afternoon (11). The world competition begins with a match between Mexico and South Africa, at 4pm.

Shakira was the opening act along with other names in music: Burna Boy, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángels Azules, Maná and Tyla.

At the show, Shakira joined Burna Boy to sing "Dai Dai", a partnership between the two made exclusively for the World Cup.

For the first time, the World Cup will have opening ceremonies taking place in three countries: Mexico, Canada and the United States.

In addition to the performances in Mexico, names like Anitta, Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé are present in the performances in the United States and Canada, which will host ceremonies a day later, on Friday (12). See a list of all performances at the opening of the World Cup.

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Source: CNN