Shakira turns up heat at World Cup opening as fans fiesta and wild first match in Mexico City hit by THREE red cards

SHAKIRA has kicked off the biggest ever World Cup in style as Mexico make a storming start to the tournament in their curtain-raiser clash against South Africa. The Colombian beauty and Nigerian
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Was it really Shakira on stage? World Cup opening performance sparks debate

"Waka Waka" was originally released as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, the track became so popular that, for many fans, it remains the first song that comes to mind whenever the World Cup is mentioned.
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Can ‘Dai Dai’ beat ‘Waka Waka’: Shakira’s FIFA 2026 World Cup song vs 4.5 billion stream 2010 anthem

Shakira returns to the FIFA World Cup stage with her new anthem "Dai Dai" for 2026, following her iconic 2010 hit "Waka Waka," the most-streamed World Cup song in history.

Shakira's rocking performance at FIFA 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico, Burna Boy joins her for 'Dai Dai'

Her 2010 World Cup hit "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" remains one of the most iconic football songs ever produced.

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY — Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup anthems ranked: From Shakira’s Waka Waka to Ricky Martin’s The Cup of Life and 2026’s Dai Dai

While Waka Waka remains iconic for its universal appeal, other songs like The Cup of Life and Wavin' Flag evoke strong emotions.