Shakira, Burna Boy light up opening ceremony

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway as Shakira and Burna Boy lit up the stage at the iconic Estadio Azteca ahead of this edition’s opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
Shakira took center stage last night at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, delivering a high-energy performance to officially launch the FIFA World Cup 2026.
 
 
The Colombian icon headlined the opening ceremony ahead of the tournament’s first match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.