The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca delivered a spectacular show, highlighted by the highly anticipated performance of Shakira. The Colombian superstar performed her new song Dai, Dai in front of more than 80,000 spectators and millions of viewers around the world.
Shakira quickly became one of the most talked-about topics on social media during the World Cup opening ceremony. However, it was not only her performance that attracted attention. Minutes after she appeared on stage, a surprising theory began circulating online: what if it was not actually Shakira performing at the ceremony?
Shakira Look-Alike Rumor Sparks Debate
A familiar face at major World Cup events thanks to hits such as Hips Don’t Lie, Waka Waka, and La La La, the singer seemed like the perfect choice to launch the tournament. Yet her appearance immediately raised questions among some viewers. The large black sunglasses she wore throughout the show fueled speculation, with several users claiming that her face, silhouette, or even her dancing style did not match the image they had of the Colombian star.
Será la Shakira fake??? https://t.co/8G2dgFzuuj
— sisiyatevi (@sisiyatevi) June 12, 2026
Después de una minuciosa investigación sobre los rumores de que la persona que apareció hoy no es Shakira, les diré lo que los fans especialistas: aseguran que sí es ella. Mencionan una cicatriz en la frente, se ve alta , pues trae tenis con una suela más alta y que luce más… pic.twitter.com/TUMmIXfUA5
— CC Alma (si Soy ) 11 (@MMXXII2000) June 11, 2026
The rumor quickly gained momentum, with some users comparing photos of Shakira from previous World Cups to images from the 2026 ceremony. Others suggested that heavy makeup or possible cosmetic procedures could explain the perceived differences. However, evidence of Shakira’s presence in Mexico soon emerged. Behind-the-scenes videos, selfies with journalists, and photos alongside other artists in Mexico City quickly weakened the look-alike theory.
🚨TRENDING: Shakira didn’t want to leave the stage after her opening ceremony performance…
She grabbed a stadium worker and started dancing with him. pic.twitter.com/ZOgO85emdT
— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) June 11, 2026
Very active on Instagram, the singer also shared numerous posts with Burna Boy and J Balvin following her performance. Those updates helped calm the controversy and put an end to rumors surrounding the supposed “fake Shakira” seen at the World Cup opening ceremony.
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