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Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico City

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Source: Al Jazeera
Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico City
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At Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony featured Shakira and Burna Boy performing the anthem Dai Dai, a celebration of Aztec culture, a 48-nation flag procession, and performances by Danny Ocean, Belinda, Mana, J Balvin, Tyla, Andrea Bocelli and EJAE for the official anthem DNA, with Salma Hayek welcoming fans; the event coincided with the tournament start, though fan zones faced disruptions due to teachers’ protests and security barriers near the venue.

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