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Shakira

Also known as: the 49-year-old Colombian superstar

Latin pop singer who performed the 2026 World Cup's official song at the opening ceremony in Mexico City.

2026-05-032026-07-22

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  4. The Standard

    squad and coach Luis de la Fuente were introduced one by one to the fans, each with their own choice of music that they sung along to, wearing "We are champions" shirts."(Spain) showed the world what it is to work together, with one mind and one heart," said pop superstar Shakira

    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  5. The Standard

    The final's controversial extended half-time show featuring the likes of Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber stretched to 27 minutes but did little to upset Spain's rhythm.

    Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
  6. Citizen Digital

    A galaxy of A-list stars will be performing, from Tom Cruise in the pre-game closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira in the half-time show - the first in World Cup history.

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  7. The Standard

    A galaxy of A-list stars will be performing, from Tom Cruise in the pre-game closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira in the half-time show -- the first in World Cup history.

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  8. Citizen Digital

    But I believe that if we are known for something in this national team, it is that we know how to play different games based on the moment." A galaxy of A-list stars will be performing at the MetLife Stadium, from Tom Cruise in the pre-game closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira

    Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final
  9. Citizen Digital

    The newspaper said Yamal's house is well known because it once belonged to Barcelona great Gerard Pique and his ex-partner, Colombian music star Shakira, when they lived together in the Catalan capital.

    Lamine Yamal’s home targeted in attempted robbery after Spain’s win
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Canada must do without their star player Alphonso Davies, who is still recovering from a hamstring issue. -Dramatic opener- The World Cup kicked off in dramatic fashion in Mexico City on Thursday where Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy got the packed 80,000 crowd at the Estad

    USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
  12. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca fans and protesters clashed with police.

    Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico

Yesterday

  1. Spain celebrates World Cup victory with Madrid parade

    Spain's World Cup champions paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus before an estimated two million people, with players and coach Luis de la Fuente celebrating at Cibeles square after the team beat Argentina 1-0.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain celebrates World Cup win with Madrid parade

    Spain's World Cup-winning squad paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus in front of an estimated two million people, then gathered at Cibeles square where coach Luis de la Fuente and players celebrated on stage. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Spain celebrates World Cup win with Madrid parade

    Spain's World Cup-winning squad held an open-top bus parade through Madrid on Monday before an estimated two million people, with players celebrating at Cibeles square after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup

    Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, defeating holders Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a second World Cup victory in what was likely his final World Cup appearance.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Argentina and Spain contest 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup final in New Jersey

    Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Burglars attempt break-in at Lamine Yamal's Barcelona home

    Two people in balaclavas attempted to break into the Barcelona home of Spain forward Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped Spain reach their second World Cup final, but were chased off by private security guards, according to police and media reports.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. USA plays first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

    The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, clashes outside

    Shakira performed the tournament's official song at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City before a crowd of 80,000, while outside the stadium fans and protesters clashed with police. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match, and access to the official fan zone in Zocalo plaza was hampered by metal barriers erected to prevent protesting teachers from reaching the area.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. World Cup fans use AI to create viral team songs

    Fans are using artificial intelligence to produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Experts raise concerns about song ownership, artist compensation and the valuation of human creativity, though some users prefer the AI-generated songs to official anthems.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Shakira performs free mega-concert at Rio's Copacabana beach

    Latin pop singer Shakira held a free outdoor concert on Rio's Copacabana beach Saturday, with about two million people expected to attend. The 49-year-old Colombian superstar performed on a massive stage outside the Copacabana Hotel, arriving over an hour late as drones formed the image of a she-wolf overhead.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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