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performed in a free concert at the city’s Copacabana Beach before two million people. Holding the “Trionda”, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup, Shakira
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans The 2026
World Cup 2026 opening ceremony? A star-studded performance headlined by popstars Shakira, Burna Boy, and a gigantic
2026 World Cup is the biggest in the sport’s history, and the first to be held in three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. Exactly 90 minutes before kickoff, an [opening ceremony](/sports/2026/6/9/world-cup-opening-ceremony-whos-performing-when-it-starts-how-to-watch
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performers such as Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.  The New York/New Jersey Stadium hosted several Club World Cup matches last year, including the final in which Chelsea beat Paris Saint
Shakira, whose World Cup song Waka Waka became a global hit in 2010 and shone the limelight on pre-tournament performances, has unveiled a song – titled Dai Dai – for the 2026
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2026-1776670771](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Venues-of-World-Cup-2026-1776670771.png?quality=80) ## The biggest participation pool and an extra knockout round The upcoming World Cup will be the biggest and most diverse edition so far, featuring 48 teams. Among those, nations from
Shakira headlines the ceremony alongside Nigeria’s Burna Boy with the debut performance of “Dai Dai”, the tournament’s official song. Hosts [Mexico then face South Africa](/sports/2026/6/10/mexico-south-africa-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-lineup-players-news-football) at the same venue at 1pm local
Shakira and others scheduled to perform. Social tensions have posed the greatest obstacle, particularly in Mexico City. For more than a week, the country’s teachers’ union has toppled World Cup statues and blocked roads
Shakira is also set to co-headline the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19, alongside Madonna and K-pop band BTS. Authorities have declared June 11 a public holiday in Mexico