Shakira to sing official World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’ at Mexico opening ceremony

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6 Jun 2026 • 11:17 AM MYT
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MEXICO CITY, June 6 — Colombian singer Shakira will ‌perform the official World Cup song Dai Dai at the ‌opening ceremony in Mexico, Fifa said yesterday.

Here are some details:

Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

The opening ceremony ⁠will begin 90 ⁠minutes before ⁠kickoff between Mexico ⁠and ⁠South Africa.

Dai Dai is an Italian ⁠phrase meaning “let’s go” or “come on.”

The show will also feature Colombian star J Balvin and ⁠South African singer Tyla.

Shakira is also set to ⁠perform at the first-ever World ⁠Cup ⁠final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in ‌New Jersey. — Reuters

 

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