Shakira and Burna Boy wowed fans with their performance of ‘Dai Dai’ at the opening of the FIFA World Cup
Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian music star Burna Boy opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a performance that quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the tournament’s opening ceremony.
The pair hit the stage during the opening night on Thursday, June 11, performing “Dai Dai”the official song of the tournament in front of a packed audience.
The show started with Shakira appearing after J Balvin’s earlier set. She broke into a run as she performed her signature choreography and engaged the stadium crowd.
The World Cup stage lights up
As the performance progressed, Burna Boy joined her on stage and the crowd responded with loud cheers.
Both artists performed on top of a large turquoise-yellow flag spread across the field and bearing the message: “We are ready.”
According to the organizers, “Dai Dai” serves as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and also supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at improving access to education globally.
In the final moments of the performance, The the two artists stood together on center stage.
They led the audience through the final chorus of the song.
Reactions follow global performance
Clips of the performance quickly circulated online, sparking praise and debate among fans.
Some viewers applauded the energy and international collaboration, while others focused on the stage chemistry and choreography.
For many Nigerian fans, Burna Boy’s appearance at one of football’s biggest global events was seen as another major moment for Afrobeats on the world stage.
The opening performance continued to spark debate as the tournament began.
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Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai🎶🎤
World Championship in Otwarcie 2026⚽️ pic.twitter.com/gVti3n0qNB— Andrzej (@AndrzejZmiasta) June 12, 2026
