Shakira, Burna Boy, J Balvin & More Kick Off 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico: Best Moments

Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico, with best moments from Shakira and Burna Boy, J Balvin and more.

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Here are the highlights from Thursday's show (June 11) at the Estadio Ciudad de México.

Shakira and Burna Boy perform during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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A wave of international stars lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday (June 11) at Mexico City’s stadium (Estadio Azteca), headlined by Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy with their World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai.”