Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Colombian pop superstar Shakira stole the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, delivering a spectacular performance that brought the packed Estadio Azteca to life on Thursday.

The musical extravaganza took place in Mexico City ahead of the tournament’s opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, marking the start of the biggest FIFA World Cup in history.

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Burna Boy and Shakira ignite Azteca

Shakira and Burna Boy thrilled more than 80,000 spectators with a high-energy rendition of “Dai Dai,” the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026.