Overview
- Shakira closed the World Cup opening ceremony with Burna Boy, performing the official song “Dai Dai,” in Mexico City on Thursday and the performance is confirmed.
- Within hours of the broadcast, social platforms erupted with claims that a body double appeared onstage, driven by viewers noting sunglasses, small facial differences and altered choreography.
- Shakira posted photos and stories on Instagram after the show to show her current appearance and respond to the speculation.
- Members of her dance team, including Ángel Fernández, published videos and messages saying they danced with and spoke to Shakira and can confirm it was her onstage.
- Coverage pointed to Rebecca Maiellano (Shakibecca) and to non‑invasive LYMA laser skin treatments as background explanations for public confusion, but the World Cup production team has not issued any official confirmation about a double.