The wait for the first whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup came with a soundtrack to match the occasion. Before Mexico and South Africa stepped onto the pitch at Estadio Azteca, fans were treated to a star-studded opening ceremony.
Headlining the festivities were Shakira and Burna Boy, who performed Dai Dai live for the first time as the official song of the 2026 World Cup. Their appearance marked her highly anticipated return, 16 years after Waka Waka.
FIFA also brought together an impressive lineup featuring Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules and Mana with the ceremony showcasing tracks from the tournament’s official album.
Setlist for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony featured performances from Colombian superstar Shakira, Burna Boy, Belinda and many other big artists. This was the complete setlist from the opening show:
- Oye Mi Amor by Mana
- Partidazo by Danny Ocean
- Por Ella by Belinga ft Los Angeles Azules
- Que Calor by J Balvin ft El Alfa
- I Like It by J Balvin
- Dai Dai by Shakira ft Burna Boy
The emotional peak of the ceremony arrived when Shakira and Burna Boy performed Dai Dai live for the first time. FIFA had heavily promoted the collaboration in the days leading up to the tournament.
The song blends Afrobeats, Latin rhythms and pop influences, aiming to represent the multicultural spirit of the first 48-team World Cup. The ceremony served as much more than a pregame concert.
