Colombian superstar Shakira is preparing for a historic return to football stadiums, starting with the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This highly anticipated performance marks her return to the tournament after a 16-year absence from World Cup opening ceremonies, since her iconic appearance at the 2010 South Africa edition.
Shakira has a special and special connection with football fans worldwide. Her World Cup journey began at the opening ceremony of the 2006 tournament in Germany, before she made history in 2010 with her hit song “Waka Waka,” which topped global charts and became the most popular and well-known anthem in the tournament’s history.
The Colombian star is expected to unleash a massive show of energy on stage at the 2026 World Cup, reaffirming her status as a “lucky charm” for the world’s biggest football event, amidst widespread anticipation for the surprises she will deliver.
The opening ceremonies of the World Cup have always been a stage that attracts the brightest stars of music. In the last edition of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, South Korean star Jungkook, a member of the band BTS, stole the spotlight along with Qatari artist Fahad Al Kubaisi, by performing the song “Dreamers” in an artistic tableau that blended East and West.
