Shakira and Burna Boy to Perform Dai Dai at the World Cup Opening Ceremony
22.06.2026 - 03:52:01 | ad-hoc-news.de
Shakira is set for a major live appearance with Burna Boy in Mexico. Billboard reports that the two will perform Dai Dai for the first time at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. Billboard report
A World Cup stage
The performance ties Shakira to one of the biggest global sports broadcasts of the year. It also gives the song a debut in front of a worldwide television audience, with Mexico hosting the opening ceremony.
For a U.S. reader, the key point is scale. The World Cup opening ceremony reaches well beyond the stadium and gives Shakira another cross-over moment between pop and global event television.
Live history in context
Shakira has long treated large televised stages as part of her career identity. From the Super Bowl to major awards shows, her biggest live moments often travel far beyond pop audiences.
Billboard's music coverage has repeatedly tracked how those appearances extend her reach in the U.S. market, where she remains one of the most recognizable Latin pop stars of her generation.
All news and background on Shakira
More coverage on Shakira, from live moments and chart news to catalog context.
How her catalog works
Shakira's catalog is built on bilingual pop, Latin rhythm and sharp hooks. Albums like Laundry Service, Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 and El Dorado show how she moves between radio pop and global dance music.
What comes next
Shakira currently has no other live date confirmed in this report beyond the World Cup opening ceremony appearance in Mexico.
The key facts on Shakira
- Act: Shakira
- Genre: Latin pop
- Origin: Barranquilla, Colombia
- Active since: 1991
- Lineup: Solo
- Key works: Laundry Service (2001), Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), El Dorado (2017)
- Next live date: opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico
Frequently asked questions about Shakira
Will Shakira perform at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
Yes. Billboard reports that Shakira and Burna Boy will perform Dai Dai live for the first time at the opening ceremony in Mexico.
What is Shakira's main genre?
Her core sound is Latin pop, built on bilingual hooks, dance rhythms and strong crossover appeal.
When did Shakira start her career?
She has been active since 1991, when her recording career began in Colombia.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
