Shakira, Burna Boy electrify fans at 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy captivated football fans from around the world with a spectacular performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for the start of the historic tournament.
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The ceremony, held at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Wednesday, combined music, culture, and entertainment in a vibrant celebration ahead of the tournament’s opening match. The event marked the official commencement of the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams and to be jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Shakira, the Colombian singer renowned for her previous World Cup performances, joined Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy to perform “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their energetic performance drew loud cheers from thousands of spectators inside the stadium and millions of viewers watching across the globe.
The opening ceremony featured dazzling fireworks, elaborate choreography, and cultural displays reflecting the diversity and spirit of the host nations. The event also included appearances by several international artists, making it one of the most star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in recent history.
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For Burna Boy, the performance represented another milestone in his growing global influence, as he became one of the few African artists to headline a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. His participation highlighted the increasing prominence of African music and culture on the world stage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the largest edition of the tournament in history, featuring 104 matches across host cities in North America. The competition will culminate with the final on July 19, with billions of fans worldwide expected to follow the month-long football spectacle.
The ceremony’s blend of music, culture, and sport provided a fitting launch for what FIFA hopes will be its most successful and widely watched World Cup ever.
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