FIFA has confirmed that Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition’s opening ceremony in Mexico.
Shakira will perform “Dai Dai,” along with Burna Boy, on Thursday, 11 June, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, before Mexico and South Africa play the first of the tournament’s 104 games.
Dai Dai, an Italian phrase meaning “let’s go” or “come on.”
Read Also:Davido To Perform At 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert In Los Angeles
Opening ceremonies will precede each of the first matches played in the host nations of the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
In a statement, the football organization said the ceremony would feature “exciting voices” from around the world.
“The opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium will get underway 90 minutes before kick-off,” the statement said.
“As previously announced, the show will feature some of the most exciting voices in global music, including Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, Shakira, and Tyla, all of whom will bring the sound of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album to life.”
“Dai Dai,” released in May, is the “Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song in support of FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise USD 100 million by the end of the tournament to provide children around the world with access to quality education and football opportunities.”
Read Also:FIFA Bars Fans From Bringing Reusable Water Bottles Into 2026 World Cup Venues
In addition to performing at the opening ceremony, Shakira, alongside Madonna and BTS, will also headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show on Sunday, 19 July.
Fans attending the event have been urged by FIFA to arrive early to enjoy “pre-match entertainment.”
“Fans at the stadium will actively participate in the show and should plan to arrive early, as the opening ceremony will begin at 11:30 local time. Gates will open four hours prior to kick-off, and a full suite of experiences will be on offer, including exclusive activation, rewards, and pre-match entertainment,” FIFA said.
