The 2026 FIFA World Cup ignited in historic fashion on Thursday as global music icons Shakira and Burna Boy electrified a roaring crowd at the legendary Estadio Azteca during the tournament's first opening ceremony.

The duo took center stage to debut "Dai Dai," the tournament's highly anticipated official anthem. Merging infectious Afrobeats rhythms with high-octane Latin pop, the performance sent tens of thousands of fans into a frenzy, setting a vibrant tone for the world's biggest sporting spectacle.

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Shakira, a veteran of World Cup anthems, took the pitch first in a striking bright yellow bodysuit, delivering the sharp, legendary choreography that has made her synonymous with football history. The stadium reached a fever pitch moments later when Nigeria’s own African Giant, Burna Boy, emerged in a matching denim set. Standing atop an enormous turquoise-and-yellow flag blanketing the field with the words "We Are Ready," the two shared a historic musical link-up that perfectly captured the spirit of global unity.