2026 World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira perform at Opening Ceremony [VIDEO]

Last updated: June 12, 2026 6:07 am

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Famous Nigerian music star, Burna Boy and his Colombian counterpart, Shakira, have performed the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, “Dai Dai”.

The duo performed at the opening ceremony of the tournament on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday.

The ceremony took place an hour after the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

DAILY POST reports that the World Cup, which has 48 teams competing for the first time, is co-hosted by Mexico alongside Canada and the US.

While Burna Boy delivered a high-energy performance of “Dai Dai”, Shakira took to the stage with the opening verse of the tournament’s official song following J Balvin’s performance.

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