
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a bang on June 11, 2026, at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. The host country played South Africa in the very first match of the international soccer championship and started the tournament off with a 2-0 win. This year, Colombian superstar Shakira returned for the opening ceremony once again, setting the stadium alight with her electric debut of Dai Dai, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Nigerian star Burna Boy. Some viewers, however, were convinced that it wasn’t the real singer at all.
Why fans think FIFA used a ‘Fake Shakira’
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the global pop sensation graced the stage at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, dressed in a bright yellow top, white shorts, platform sneakers, and oversized dark sunglasses. While her song, Dai Dai, surely left everyone in a frenzy, some viewers noticed something off about the 49-year-old’s appearance.
















