World Cup 2026: Shakira, EJAE, Salma Hayek star in opening ceremony
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Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer EJAE perform during the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
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Shakira performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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Actress Salma Hayek performs during the opening ceremony before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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Shakira and Burna Boy embrace during the opening ceremony.
Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
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A giant World Cup trophy sits at the centre of the field during the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan