Shakira, Burna Boy to perform official World Cup song at opening ceremony

Global music sensations Shakira and Burna Boy are set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, performing the tournament's official anthem, "Dai Dai." The highly anticipated event will take place on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, just before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

FIFA described "Dai Dai," an Italian phrase translating to "let's go" or "come on," as a celebration of football's unique ability to unite people across diverse cultures and continents. The song is expected to be a focal point of the opening festivities, embodying the global spirit of the tournament. FIFA expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "Shakira and Burna Boy bring together two of the world’s most influential musical voices."

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Dai Dai is a celebration of football’s power to unite people across cultures and continents.

This performance marks Shakira's continued strong association with the FIFA World Cup, following the immense success of her previous anthems like "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" and "La La La." Her involvement underscores the tournament's commitment to blending global music with the passion of football.

The opening ceremony in Mexico City is part of a larger series of celebrations planned across the tournament's host nations. Colombian reggaeton artist J Balvin and South African singer-songwriter Tyla will also grace the stage in Mexico. In Canada, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will lead performances before Canada's match, while American stars Katy Perry and Future are slated to perform in Los Angeles before the United States' game.

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We wanted a song that captures the energy, passion and global spirit of the FIFA World Cup. Shakira and Burna Boy bring together two of the world’s most influential musical voices.