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Shakira

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

Shakira — Latin pop singer who performed at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony and held a free concert at Rio's Copacabana beach.

2026-05-032026-09-05

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  1. June 2026
  2. 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
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

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    Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
  5. Citizen Digital

    Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert By AFP May 03, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Latin pop queen Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio's f

    Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Colombia earthquake kills at least 111, rescue efforts continue

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  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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