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Shakira Debuts Official World Cup Song 'Dai Dai' at Mexico City Opening Ceremony

The live premiere underscores FIFA’s push to use major pop spectacles to broaden audiences and link event programming to its education fund.

Overview

  • Shakira performed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy at the Mexico City opening ceremony on Thursday, June 11, delivering the track’s live debut at Estadio Azteca.
  • FIFA has rolled out an 18-track official album and staged three separate opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States as part of a coordinated entertainment plan tied to the tournament.
  • The organisation will stage the first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium with Shakira, Madonna and BTS in a set curated by Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen.
  • Reports describe a ‘zero-fee’ model for headline acts in which FIFA covers production costs while artists accept global broadcast exposure instead of traditional appearance fees.
  • The performance drew large, enthusiastic crowds and broad praise, though critics noted uneven staging and unproven social‑media claims that a body double appeared during parts of the show.