The grand opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City brought to the stage big names in music such as J Balvin, Maná, Lila Downs and Shakira. But while millions of fans waited to enjoy the spectacle, another “ show ” began immediately after the event ended and it is about conspiracy theories on social networks.
Many internet users began claiming that the person who performed the official anthem of the tour, "Dai Dai," was not actually Shakira, but an impersonator of hers.
Comments quickly spread across X, TikTok and other platforms, with some users arguing that the singer looked different than usual. According to them, her movements on stage did not resemble the Colombian artist's characteristic energy, while her hair, face and even the way she walked became the subject of discussion.
"This is not Shakira. Look how she loses her balance during the performance," wrote one user, further fueling the online debate.
In the performance, Shakira appeared in a striking yellow suit, white shorts, platform sneakers and dark sunglasses. It was the glasses, along with the hairstyle and appearance slightly different from what the public is used to seeing, that fueled speculation.
However, fans of the artist were quick to refute the theory. They noticed a very specific detail: a small mark on Shakira's forehead, which is clearly visible in a recent photo of her. The same mark, they say, was also visible during the ceremony, proving that the singer herself was on the field.
Of course, more extreme theories continue to circulate. Some claim that a so-called sod could have studied the artist's movements, choreography, and appearance for months to deceive the public.
Meanwhile, the song " Dai Dai ", which the artist performs together with rapper Burna Boy, has broken records by surpassing 100 million views even before the start of the tour. With this appearance, Shakira further strengthens her status as the most iconic female artist in the history of the World Cup, having participated in four different editions of the tournament.
But apparently, this time it wasn't the performance that took the internet by storm, but the question that continues to circulate on the network: Was Shakira really at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
