2026 FIFA World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira to perform in opening ceremony

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Mexico
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira to perform in opening ceremony

FIFA announced that Shakira and Burna Boy will headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City. They will perform the tournament's official song, 'Dai Dai,' before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11. Separate ceremonies will be held in each host nation: in Canada, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will perform, while in the United States, Katy Perry and Future will headline. The 2026 tournament will be the largest in history with 48 teams and 104 matches.

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