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2026 World Cup: Shakira, Burna Boy, and more to headline opening ceremony in Mexico City
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2026 World Cup: Shakira, Burna Boy, and more to headline opening ceremony in Mexico City

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City will feature artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, and Alejandro Fernández.
  • The event, scheduled for June 11, 2026, will open stadium doors four hours prior to the Mexico vs. South Africa match.
  • Shakira and Burna Boy will perform "Dai Dai," one of the official World Cup songs, for the first time live.

Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host a star-studded opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup on June 11, 2026, preceding the inaugural match between Mexico and South Africa. The event promises a spectacular showcase of Latin American music talent.

Fans will be treated to performances by a lineup of renowned artists, including Shakira, Burna Boy, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla. To ensure attendees can fully enjoy the spectacle, the stadium gates will open four hours before the kickoff.

A highlight of the ceremony will be the live debut of "Dai Dai," one of the official songs for the 2026 World Cup, performed by Shakira and Burna Boy. This musical celebration is part of FIFA's plan for a trilogy of opening ceremonies across the three host nations: Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

The festivities extend beyond the opening match, with planned musical events at stadiums in Toronto and Los Angeles. This multi-country approach aims to engage fans across the continent and build excitement for the global tournament.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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