Yahoo Sports reports: Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup. The music stars will perform Dai Dai, the official song for the tournament, ahead of the opening game between co-host Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. FIFA has planned opening ceremonies for each host nation, with curtain-raisers ahead of games in the United States and Canada as well.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 5, 2026 10:06 AM
Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup. The music stars will perform Dai Dai, the official song for the tournament, ahead of the opening game between co-host Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. FIFA has planned opening ceremonies for each host nation, with curtain-raisers ahead of games in the United States and Canada as well.
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