Shakira and Burna Boy to Open World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry Headlines US Show

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Shakira and Burna Boy will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, while Katy Perry will headline the show in Los Angeles. The events are part of FIFA's plan to host opening ceremonies in each host nation.

The Star-Studded Lineup for the World Cup Opening Ceremonies

Shakira and Burna Boy will kick off the World Cup with a performance in Mexico City, singing 'Dai Dai', the official song for the tournament, ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.

The Lineup for Each Host Nation's Opening Ceremony

FIFA has planned unique opening ceremonies for each host nation. Here's a breakdown of the performers:

Mexico: Shakira, Burna Boy, Alejandro Fernandez, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, Mana, and Tyla.
Canada: Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble, performing in Toronto on June 12 ahead of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
US: Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta, and Future, performing in Los Angeles before the US faces Paraguay.

The Creative Force Behind the Ceremonies

The trio of shows is being created by Italian producer Marco Balich, who was behind the spectacular opening ceremony for this year's Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Each show will be held about 90 minutes before kickoff.

A Fundraising Effort Through Music

The song 'Dai Dai' aims to raise $100m in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Other Notable Performances

Shakira is also set to perform at the World Cup final's half-time show, alongside Madonna and BTS. This event promises to be a Super Bowl-style extravaganza.