Shakira and Burna Boy will light up World Cup festivities in Mexico City,performing official song "Dai Dai" before opening match between co-host Mexico and South Africa on Thursday . First of three opening ceremonies FIFA has planned for tournament.
Mexico's ceremony packs a punch with Alejandro Fernandez,Belinda,Danny Ocean,J Balvin,Lila Downs,Los Angeles Azules,Mana,and Tyla . FIFA says more artists to be announced for US and Canada ceremonies.
June 12, Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble take stage in Toronto before Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina . That evening,spotlight moves to Los Angeles with Katy Perry, global pop star LISA, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema,Brazilian sensation Anitta,and hip-hop icon Future ahead of US game against Paraguay.
Italian creator Marco Balich,known for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening,produces these shows. Each starts about 90 minutes before kickoff.
Shakira also performing at Super Bowl-style halftime show during World Cup final,alongside Madonna and boy band BTS . "Dai Dai" aims to raise $100 million for FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,highlighting tournament's social goals .
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