Watch: Shakira and Burna Boy perform before World Cup opening match

Other stars who took to the stage at the opening ceremony included Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer EJAE
Shakira and Burna Boy embrace during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City (Eduardo Verdugo/AP)

Shakira and Burna Boy embrace during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City (Eduardo Verdugo/AP)

Shakira and Burna Boy were among the stars who performed at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening ceremony.

The Colombian singer-songwriter wowed crowds in a vibrant ensemble consisting of a yellow top and matching fishnet gloves, a white skirt and colourful trainers as she took to the stage.

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