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Ester Cristobal

Shakira Lands in Mexico Days Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony — Calls It 'Home'

Colombian singer Shakira performs during a free concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 2, 2026. (Credit: PORCIUNCULA/Getty Images)

Shakira didn't waste any time making herself comfortable. The Colombian superstar landed in Mexico City this weekend ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, and the first thing she did was remind everyone why Mexico has always felt like a second home to her.

Posting from the airport, Shakira shared photos posing with the Trionda — the official match ball of the tournament — and then, moments later, posed alongside a statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Her caption said it all: "Llegué a mi casa." Cue every Mexican fan immediately reposting that.

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