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The Colombian singer performed the tournament anthem at the opening ceremony in Mexico City. Online users questioned whether a stand-in appeared on stage. Photographs show a forehead scar matching earlier images of the performer.
EuronewsThe 2026 World Cup opened on Thursday in Mexico City with a ceremony that included a performance of the official anthem 'Dai Dai'. The performer appeared in a yellow top, white shorts, platform trainers and large dark sunglasses. Observers noted that her hair appeared a different shade than in recent public images.
Within hours, users on X and TikTok posted claims that the performer was not Shakira. One post stated the person on stage got a dance step wrong and accused organizers of using a stand-in. The singer's representatives have not issued a statement addressing the claims.
Photographs from the ceremony show a small scar on the performer's forehead. The same mark appears in Associated Press images taken at a May 2026 event in New York. The presence of the scar in both sets of images supports the conclusion that Shakira herself appeared at the ceremony.
>"That’s not Shakira. Look how she gets the step wrong when she sings ‘Dai Dai’. That’s a double.
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