June 5 (Reuters) – Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song “Dai Dai” at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday.
Here are some details:
• Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy on Thursday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
• The opening ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kickoff between Mexico and South Africa.
• Dai Dai is an Italian phrase meaning “let’s go” or “come on.”
• The show will also feature Colombian star J Balvin and South African singer Tyla.
• Shakira is also set to perform at the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
(Reporting by Suramya Kaushik in Bengaluru; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus)
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