Online speculation about whether Shakira was really on stage overshadowed her World Cup opening ceremony performance, turning it into a viral internet debate.

The tournament begins with three opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and the United States starting on Thurs. June 11. Here is how to watch online.

It's time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Here's how to stream Shakira and see all the performers live.

Across Mexico and Canada, the World Cup starts the festivities with a star-studded lineup

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Shakira officially opened the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as the soccer extravaganza kickstarted amid a backdrop of turmoil that threatens to derail the tournament.

Mexico's opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 is the first of the three, beginning at 1:30pm ET ahead of a 3pm kickoff.

Shakira is an iconic Colombian singer set to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico this evening, and has a long personal history with the tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.

Shakira and Burna Boy performed 'Dai Dai,' their official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City.

The opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City had music shows that mixed traditions and modern Latin American music

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and one of the biggest talking points of the night was the opening ceremony performance by…

The first of three opening ceremonies has star power and cultural colour, but not enough time to gel

Shakira, Mexican band Maná and singer Lila Downs headlined the opening of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico city.

Shakira and Burna Boy performed 'Dai Dai,' their official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City.

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

The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with a dazzling ceremony at Azteca Stadium, featuring Shakira's electrifying performance and vibrant displays of local culture.

Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Colombian pop superstar Shakira stole the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony.

Shakira and Burna Boy delivered a high-energy performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico, thrilling fans with the official anthem "D