Fans Say World Cup Isn't Official Without Shakira's Performance: Here's Why

Shakira's latest World Cup opening ceremony performance leaves fans divided as nostalgia for her 2010 South Africa peak takes ...

Shakira World Cup Performance Branded ‘Generic’

The 2026 World Cup is now in full swing after kicking off with a series of performances, including one from The Shakira World ...

Why Shakira's Dai Dai can never beat Waka Waka as FIFA World Cup anthem

The singer’s performance of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem sparked a wave of nostalgia for her 2010 hit Waka Waka.
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Was it really Shakira on stage? World Cup opening performance sparks debate

"Waka Waka" was originally released as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, the track became so popular ...
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From Waka Waka to 2026: Shakira’s long history with the World Cup

Today, June 11, 2026, as the world turns its eyes to the historic Estadio Azteca for the kickoff of the biggest FIFA World ...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Has Shakira's new anthem 'Dai Dai' failed to impress fans? Is 'Waka Waka' still on top?

The iconic Waka Waka is still fresh in people’s mind it seems going by the reactions that the pop star’s Dai Dai is receiving ...

FIFA World Cup anthems ranked: From Shakira’s Waka Waka to Ricky Martin’s The Cup of Life and 2026’s Dai Dai

While Waka Waka remains iconic for its universal appeal, other songs like The Cup of Life and Wavin' Flag evoke strong emotions.
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‘La La La,’ ‘Waka Waka,’ or ‘Hips Don’t Lie’: Which Shakira World Cup Performance Is Best?

Shakira opened the 2014 World Cup closing ceremony in Rio with "La La La" to a roar from the crowd in Rio's Maracana Stadium. It was the singer's third winning World Cup performance. By Judy ...