Pop star Shakira has led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever World Cup before the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
The storied Azteca Stadium - officially known at the Mexico City Stadium during the World Cup - staged the party and has been renovated for the expanded tournament, which is being co-hosted with the United States and Canada.
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â FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 11, 2026