Shakira and Burna Boy Spark 2026 World Cup Kickoff With Dai Dai
TL;DR
Shakira and Burna Boy delivered the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, joined by a star-studded lineup including Maná, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda and Danny Ocean as the ceremony kicked off the tournament with a flag-draped stage and high-energy performances. The event also highlighted upcoming kickoff celebrations in Los Angeles and Toronto, and a historic final halftime show is planned with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, with proceeds to FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.
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