Overview
- FIFA confirmed that Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" live at the opening ceremony in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, which will take place on Wednesday, June 11.
- The opening show is scheduled to begin 90 minutes before the Mexico–South Africa kickoff and FIFA has allowed early fan access for pregame festivities.
- Additional artists named for the ceremony include Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Alejandro Fernández and reports also list Belinda, creating a mix of regional and international acts.
- "Dai Dai" blends multiple languages and pop/Afrobeat rhythms, namechecks football legends such as Pelé and Diego Maradona, and uses a refrain translated as a call to get moving.
- Shakira is also slated to perform during the World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, continuing her history of high-profile FIFA songs since 2010's "Waka Waka."