Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opener In Mexico City! The 2026 World Cup begins with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca before Mexico faces South Africa in the opening match on Thursday,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 and many celebrities including Shakira and KPop Demon Hunters' EJAE were in attendance.

Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico City as Shakira and Burna Boy perform. Track all of today’s biggest goals as the first match begins.

Shakira and the World Cup are connected. The 2010 World Cup is where the singer met her ex, retired soccer player Gerard Piqué, with whom she shares two sons.

India, June 13 -- What does it feel like to share a FIFA stage with global stars like Shakira and Burna Boy? For Nora Fatehi, it's a dream she has spent years working towards. The singer-dancer took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto,

With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada​, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.

Surrounded by backup dancers, Shakira and Burna Boy delivered an energetic rendition of Dai Dai - the official song for this year's competition.

Who won the World Cup battle of the three opening ceremonies: Shakira, Michael Bublé or Katy Perry? - This year’s World Cup tournament boasted not one but three opening ceremonies – but which nation commanded the most star power?

Shakira, J Balvin, Burna Boy and more stars gave legendary performances to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City. Meanwhile, Salma Hayek Pinault gave the soccer crowd an official welcome.

Some FIFA World Cup viewers are convinced that Shakira used a stand-in at Thursday's (June 11) opening ceremony in Mexico City, where the Colombian singer performed the tournament

Social media rumors surfaced claiming FIFA President Gianni Infantino snubbed Beyoncé for Shakira and Burna Boy to save money on the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. Here is the truth.