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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico

Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
Channel News Asia Friday 05 June 2026, 02:43 UTC 1 min read
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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico June 5 : Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday. Here are some details: • Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff between Mexico and South Africa.

Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico June 5 : Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday. Here are some details: • Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. • The opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff between Mexico and South Africa. • Dai Dai is an Italian phrase meaning "let's go" or "come on." • The show will also feature Colombian star J Balvin and South African singer Tyla. • Shakira is also set to perform at the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Shakira (PERSON) World Cup (EVENT) Mexico Shakira (ORG) Mexico (LOCATION) Colombian (ORG) Dai Dai (PERSON) FIFA (ORG) Burna Boy (PERSON) Estadio Azteca (LOCATION) Mexico City (LOCATION) South Africa (LOCATION) • Dai Dai (PERSON) Italian (ORG) J Balvin (PERSON) South African (ORG)
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