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June 12 2026
Shakira headlines World Cup opening ceremony
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Singer Shakira and Burna Boy perform.
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Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer EJAE perform during the opening ceremony.
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Shakira performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa.
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Colombian artiste Shakira dances with her brother, Antonio Mebarak, while waiting to perform.
MEXICO CITY (AP):
A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against South Africa.