Pop icon Shakira, alongside Nigerian sensation Burna Boy, is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made by FIFA on their official social media handle, revealing that the artists will join a star-studded lineup on the global stage, heightening excitement among fans and enthusiasts worldwide.
Official Announcement
"Dai Dai @shakira and @burnaboy will join a star-studded lineup on the global stage at the #FIFAWorldCup opening ceremony in Mexico City!" read the caption on the post. Mexico is all set to open the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2026, at the Mexico City Stadium.
Official Song and Music Video
It is worth noting that Shakira and Burna Boy are already helming the official song of FIFA 2026, titled 'Dai Dai'. Shot in Miami and directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the music video begins with Shakira standing at the top of Mexico City's iconic Angel of Independence before transitioning to scenes of her dancing in a desert landscape alongside a group of African children. The video then introduces Burna Boy. The 'Dai Dai' audio, released on May 16, marks Shakira's latest association with football after the global success of her past tournament anthem, 'Waka Waka'.
FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
In addition to the opening ceremony, Shakira is also set to co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. This announcement follows the recent unveiling of the complete artist lineup for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, an 18-track project that brings together some of the biggest names in global music ahead of the tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The album, scheduled for release on June 5, is now available for pre-save across streaming platforms. FIFA described the project as the most extensive multi-track music and culture initiative ever created for a FIFA World Cup.
Artist Lineup
The newly unveiled artist "squad" features a diverse mix of international stars spanning K-pop, Afrobeats, Latin music, hip-hop, and pop. Among the headline collaborations are LISA, Anitta, and Rema on 'Goals'; Future and Tyla on 'Game Time'; Major Lazer, Nelly Furtado, and Davido on 'No Place Like Home'; and Ayra Starr and Latto on 'Show Me'. The album also includes appearances from major global acts such as Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, Daddy Yankee, 21 Savage, French Montana, Ava Max, Jelly Roll, and internet personality IShowSpeed, whose track 'Champion' emerged as one of the surprise inclusions in the lineup.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
