By our reporter 5.6.2026
World football governing body FIFA announced that Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the theme song “Dai Dai” in the opening day of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City.
The event is billed for the Estadio Azteca after which Mexico will South Africa on June 11.
“Dai Dai” — an Italian phrase meaning “let’s go” or “come on” — was unveiled as the tournament’s official song earlier this year.
Other acts who will mount the stage include Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla.
The performance marks another World Cup appearance for Shakira, whose 2010 anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” became one of the tournament’s defining songs. She also performed at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions of the competition and has remained one of the artists most closely associated with football’s biggest event.
Shakira, along with Madonna and K-pop boyband BTS, will also co-headline the halftime show at this summer’s World Cup final.
FIFA said opening ceremonies will take place before the first match played in each of the three host nations, a departure from previous tournaments that featured a single opening event.
Canada, Mexico and the USA are jointly hosting the first 48-nations World Cup.