Watch: Shakira, Burna Boy and other artists light up the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway as Shakira and Burna Boy lit up the stage at the iconic Estadio Azteca ahead of this edition’s opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

Published: June 11, 2026, 11:40 PM IST

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Shakira performing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony. (Image credits: Screengrab/Unite8 Sports)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway as Shakira and Burna Boy lit up the stage at the iconic Estadio Azteca ahead of this edition’s opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

Staged before a raucous crowd of over 80,000 fans, the 90-minute ceremony perfectly blended soccer, music, and vibrant heritage. Global icons Shakira and Burna Boy headlined the blockbuster event, delivering an energetic, live premiere of the official tournament song, “Dai Dai”.

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