2026 World Cup opening ceremony
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca was headlined by Shakira and Burna Boy performing 'Dai Dai,' the official tournament anthem, before 80,000-plus fans.
The context
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on June 11 with a spectacular ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Before 80,000-plus fans and a global TV audience, Shakira and Burna Boy delivered the live premiere of “Dai Dai” — their official World Cup anthem — with dancers circling a giant trophy replica as fireworks erupted. The all-star lineup continued with Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, and Tyla, while Andrea Bocelli and EJAE performed “DNA.” Additional opening ceremonies took place across host cities on June 12: Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé in Toronto, and Katy Perry, LISA, and Rema in Los Angeles. Shakira is also confirmed to co-headline the final’s halftime show on July 19 alongside Madonna and BTS.
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- Who performed at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?#
- Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy headlined the Mexico City opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca, performing 'Dai Dai,' the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem they co-wrote. The full lineup also included Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, and Tyla. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and EJAE performed 'DNA,' a secondary official anthem.
- What is the official song of the 2026 World Cup?#
- The official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem is 'Dai Dai,' co-written and performed by Shakira and Burna Boy. It was performed live at the Estadio Azteca opening ceremony on June 11, 2026, before the Mexico vs. South Africa match.
- Did Shakira perform at the World Cup 2026?#
- Yes. Shakira co-headlined the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, performing 'Dai Dai' — the official tournament anthem she co-wrote with Burna Boy — to more than 80,000 fans.
- What song did Shakira sing at the World Cup 2026?#
- Shakira performed 'Dai Dai,' the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which she co-wrote and performed with Nigerian artist Burna Boy at the opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca.
- Where was the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?#
- The primary opening ceremony was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 11, 2026. Additional opening ceremonies took place at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada (June 12, for Canada's first match) and at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (June 12, for the USA's first match).
- When was the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?#
- The main opening ceremony was on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. It began approximately 90 minutes before the 3:00 PM ET kickoff — around 1:30 PM ET (21:30 CEST).
- Who performed at the Toronto World Cup opening ceremony?#
- The Toronto (BMO Field) opening ceremony on June 12 featured Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream, William Prince, and Elyanna.
- Who performed at the Los Angeles World Cup opening ceremony?#
- The Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood) opening ceremony on June 12 featured Katy Perry, LISA, Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema, Brazilian pop star Anitta, and rapper Future. Dan + Shay sang the 'Star-Spangled Banner.'
- Who is performing at the World Cup 2026 final halftime show?#
- FIFA confirmed Shakira, Madonna, and BTS as co-headliners for the halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Is Burna Boy performing at the World Cup 2026?#
- Yes. Burna Boy co-headlined the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City alongside Shakira, performing 'Dai Dai,' the official tournament anthem.
- What happened at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?#
- The ceremony at Estadio Azteca on June 11 opened with a large-scale production: dancers twirled around a giant model of the World Cup trophy as fireworks lit up the 80,000-seat stadium. Shakira and Burna Boy performed 'Dai Dai,' followed by sets from Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, and others. Andrea Bocelli and EJAE also sang 'DNA.' The ceremony preceded Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa.
- How long was the World Cup opening ceremony?#
- The opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca lasted approximately 90 minutes, beginning well before the 3:00 PM ET kickoff of the Mexico vs. South Africa match on June 11, 2026.
- Who wrote the 2026 World Cup song?#
- 'Dai Dai,' the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, was co-written by Shakira and Burna Boy. Both performed it live at the opening ceremony on June 11 in Mexico City.
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