Pop icon, Shakira recently made history by performing at four separate FIFA World Cups. In her latest appearance, she served as the headliner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, and the Colombian, as expected, didn’t disappoint with her energetic act. She performed the official 2026 anthem, Dai Dai alongwith Burna Boy, thrilling the Estadio Azteca crowd. However, many felt that the 49-year-old’s appearance seemed different from her usual self and that a body double might have replaced her. As she made headlines for her FIFA act and the alleged clone theory, her ex, Gerard Piqué made it back to the discussions. Let’s check out his current whereabouts.
Is Gerard Piqué playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Gerard Piqué officially retired from international football in August 2018 after the World Cup in Russia. He hung up his boots and retired from professional football in November 2022 after ending his career with FC Barcelona. Thus, he is not part of Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster. Gerard’s last World Cup appearance was in 2018 in Russia. In that year, he started all four matches for his team before Russia eliminated them in the Round of 16. Although he is not part of the World Cup as a player, he is staying involved with the league by following it as a spectator and sharing his predictions and expert comments on the players, fixtures, etc.
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