Shakira to Unveil 'Dai Dai' Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony for the First Time

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Pop star Shakira will grace the stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony.

According to Sony Music Entertainment Korea on the 9th, Shakira will make her stage appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony to be held on the 11th (local time) at the Mexico City Stadium.

Sony Music Entertainment Korea stated, "At this opening ceremony, Shakira is scheduled to make the first public performance of 'Dai Dai,' the official theme song of the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. 'With global interest continuing to grow toward the World Cup 2026, a festival of football, music, and culture, Shakira will deliver a dazzling first live performance of 'Dai Dai,' making it an unforgettable opening ceremony.'"

In addition to Shakira, artists representing global music, including Burna Boy, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla, have confirmed their participation in the opening ceremony, which begins 90 minutes before kickoff.

'Dai Dai' is the official theme song of the 'FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,' jointly promoted by FIFA and Global Citizen. The fund aims to raise $100 million by the end of the 2026 World Cup and will be used to provide quality education and opportunities to participate in football for children worldwide.

Meanwhile, the world-renowned pop star from Colombia, Shakira, has participated in the World Cup project a total of four times, starting with 'Hips Don't Lie' at the 2006 Germany World Cup closing ceremony, followed by the 2010 South Africa World Cup official theme song 'Waka Waka,' and 'La La La' for the 2014 Brazil World Cup. On July 19, she will join BTS and Madonna as a co-headliner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show.

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