Shakira, Burna Boy Set To Bring 'Dai Dai' Magic At 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Pop icon Shakira, along with Nigerian sensation Burna Boy, are set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As announced by FIFA on their official social media handle, the artists will join a star-studded lineup on the global stage, taking the excitement to the next level among fans and enthusiasts.

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"Dai Dai @shakira and @burnaboy will join a star-studded lineup on the global stage at the #FIFAWorldCup opening ceremony in Mexico City!" read the caption on the post.

Mexico is all set to open the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2026, at the Mexico City Stadium.

It is worth mentioning that Shakira and Burno Boy are already helming the official song of FIFA 2026.

Shot in Miami and directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the video begins with Shakira standing at the top of Mexico City's iconic Angel of Independence before transitioning to scenes of her dancing in a desert landscape alongside a group of African children. It was followed by the introduction of Burna Boy.

'Dai Dai' audio, which was released on May 16, marks Shakira's latest association with football after the global success of her past tournament anthem, 'Waka Waka'.

Shakira is also set to co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

This arrived after the recent unveiling of the complete artist lineup for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, announcing an 18-track project that brings together some of the biggest names in global music ahead of the upcoming tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The album, scheduled for release on June 5, is now available for pre-save across streaming platforms. FIFA described the project as the most extensive multi-track music and culture initiative ever created for a FIFA World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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