Shakira and Burna Boy Appear Energetic at the Opening of the 2026 World Cup

JAKARTA - Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats musician Burna Boy enliven the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, Thursday local time, with an energetic performance that marked the start of the world's biggest football party.

In the opening ceremony broadcast to various countries, Shakira appeared striking in a bright yellow outfit paired with a white skirt.

He appeared on the pitch with dozens of dancers wearing white and yellow costumes, while a giant-sized replica of the World Cup Trophy stood majestically in the center of the arena.

The performance was even more lively when Burna Boy joined the field stage.

The two performed the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup titled "Dai Dai", which combines Shakira's signature Latin music with the Afrobeats touch that is Burna Boy's signature.

The song is the official song of the tournament and for the first time it was performed live at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup.

Throughout the performance, the dancers formed various choreographic patterns surrounding a giant trophy replica.

One of the moments that caught the attention of the audience was when the mass choreography formed the writing "We Are Ready", which described the readiness of the host and participants to welcome the four-year tournament.

The atmosphere at the stadium was getting more lively when the parade of the flags of the participating countries took place.

The flag bearers entered the field in waves while parading the flags of their respective countries to the center of the stadium, creating a colorful scene that was greeted by the roar of the audience in the stands.

According to FIFA's official broadcast, Mexico opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup through an unprecedented opening ceremony.

The performance lasted 90 minutes before the opening match and was the start of a series of three opening ceremonies that will also be held in Canada and the United States.

In addition to Shakira and Burna Boy, a number of world musicians also performed as the main performers, namely Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla.

The artists performed songs from the Official Album of the 2026 FIFA World Cup which became the soundtrack for this year's tournament.

FIFA named "Dai Dai" as the official song of the 2026 World Cup, which presents the spirit of football, culture, and unity through a mix of musical energy.