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 US leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in spectacular fashion on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with a performance of the official anthem, ‘DNA,’ by Andrea Bocelli and Ejae, ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. David Guetta and Megan Thee Stallion feature on the song but were not in attendance.

Canadian singer and Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi and French singer Vegedream have taken the stage at BMO Field in Toronto as part of 2026 World Cup opening ceremony festivities. They began by performing, 'Siir Siir,' an official 2026 World Cup song inspired by a chant from Moroccan soccer fans during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

French DJ David Guetta and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion also feature on the recording. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.” But by rewriting its classic “USA,” the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Shakira is set to perform the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song with Nigerian artist Burna Boy. After the Mexican opening ceremony, co-hosts Mexico will face South Africa in the tournament opener.