Shakira, World Cup 2026 Opening Show With Burna Boy Confirmed
20.06.2026 - 11:24:33 | ad-hoc-news.de
Shakira returns to the global soccer stage with a high-profile performance. According to a Billboard report, she and Burna Boy will perform their collaborative single Dai Dai live for the first time at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico.
First live performance of Dai Dai
The joint performance of Dai Dai at the World Cup opener in Mexico City will mark the track's live debut in front of a global TV audience of hundreds of millions of viewers. The collaboration pairs Shakira's Latin pop crossover sound with Burna Boy's Afrobeats style.
While detailed production notes have not been released, the opening ceremony slot traditionally features elaborate staging, dancers and high-end broadcast production, elements that have accompanied Shakira's previous football performances at World Cup ceremonies in 2010 and 2014.
Link back to her World Cup history
Shakira's return to the tournament stage connects directly to her long-running association with global soccer events. She previously delivered Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) as the official song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and performed it at the closing ceremony.
In 2014 she appeared again at the World Cup closing ceremony in Brazil, reinforcing her position as one of the few pop acts repeatedly invited to FIFA's flagship event. The 2026 appearance alongside Burna Boy continues that pattern, now with a stronger multi-continental focus.
All news and background on Shakira
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The musical core of Shakira
Shakira's catalog spans Latin pop, rock and dance-oriented tracks, characterized by rhythm-heavy production, Arabic and Colombian influences and a distinctive vocal delivery. Key albums such as Donde Estan los Ladrones?, Laundry Service and Oral Fixation Vol. 2 helped establish her global profile.
Where the act stands
Shakira is currently preparing for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony performance in Mexico City, where she will debut Dai Dai live with Burna Boy.
Shakira at a glance
- Act: Shakira
- Genre: Latin pop, pop rock
- Origin: Barranquilla, Colombia
- Active since: 1990
- Lineup: Solo
- Key works: Donde Estan los Ladrones? (1998), Laundry Service (2001), Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005), El Dorado (2017)
- Current album/single: Dai Dai (single, 2026)
- Next live date: 2026 World Cup opening ceremony, Mexico City
Frequently asked questions about Shakira
What will Shakira perform at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
According to Billboard, Shakira and Burna Boy will perform their collaboration Dai Dai live for the first time at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico.
How is Shakira connected to past World Cups?
Shakira performed Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) at the 2010 World Cup closing ceremony in South Africa and appeared again at the 2014 World Cup closing ceremony in Brazil, strengthening her association with the tournament.
What musical style does Shakira usually bring to major events?
At major events Shakira typically mixes Latin pop and rock with dance elements, combining live band, choreography and strong rhythmic focus, drawing on hits from albums like Laundry Service and Oral Fixation Vol. 2 alongside newer singles.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
