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FIFA World Cup 2026 Shakira Burna Boy And Crazy Fans Become Highlights Of Opening Ceremony
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira, Burna Boy, And Crazy Fans Become Highlights Of Opening Ceremony
June 12, 2026 12:53
At the hallowed Azteca Stadium, Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup.
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Dancers twirled around a giant model of the World Cup trophy while fireworks went off in the historic 80,000-capacity stadium which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals and has been renovated for this year's tournament.
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In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai", the official song of the tournament, bringing roars from the crowd.
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J Balvin and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli were among the other performers before kickoff as the noise levels ramped up.
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While there was a festive atmosphere inside the stadium, there were chaotic scenes in the centre of Mexico City where thousands of fans pushed and shoved as they attempted to enter the official World Cup fan zone.
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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum had been expected to watch the game at the fan zone but cast doubt on her presence following days of protests in the area by teachers demanding pay rises.
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