Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Colombian music icon Shakira delivered a memorable performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thrilling thousands of fans at Mexico City Stadium and millions of viewers worldwide. The duo headlined the ceremony with a live rendition of “Dai Dai,” the tournament’s official song, marking one of the biggest musical moments of the global football spectacle.
The star-studded event featured a vibrant celebration of football, culture, and international unity, with performances from several renowned artists before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. FIFA had earlier announced Burna Boy and Shakira as the headline acts for the ceremony, with their collaboration drawing widespread anticipation from football and music fans alike.
Burna Boy’s appearance on the World Cup stage has been widely celebrated across Africa, with many fans describing it as another major milestone for Afrobeats on the global scene.
Shakira, a longtime World Cup favorite known for previous tournament anthems, once again brought her signature energy to the event, reinforcing her strong association with football’s biggest competition.
The ceremony officially launched the expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, setting the stage for a month-long celebration of world football.
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