Shakira could be in the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada: this is the reason for the comments
Rumors grow that Shakira could be the artist chosen for the official theme of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held together between Mexico and the United States, as the FIFA He won “La Loba.”
After 15 years, FIFA finally agreed to publish on its official YouTube channel Waka Waka, hit musical who joined her to the father of her children Gerard Piqué.
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In 2010, Shakira premiered Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), a song that became the official theme of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Africa in that same year thanks to the cultural, musical and visual elements that connected the musical moment that the singer lived with the African continent.
This single was based on the rhythm and part of the letter of Cameroonian success Zamina Mina (Zangaléwa), played by the Golden Sound group in the eighties. Shakira’s adaptation had the collaboration of the South African Freshlyground group. The combination of Latin pop with African sounds agreed that the sporting event had as host an African country.
The title Waka Waka It refers to the expression used in some regions of Africa, which can be interpreted as “do it” or “move.” This phrase was one of the reasons why the issue was identified as a call to action, coinciding with the competitive and festive spirit of the World Cup.
As a curious fact of this Colombian star classic is the video clip that accompanied this song, as it was filmed in South Africa and in the Several football figures participated globally, including Gerard Piqué whom he met in that recording and since then South Love was born that lasted 12 years and left two children, Milan and Sasha.
Since the end of the 90s, Shakira has had a constant presence in the events related to the World Cup, contributing with official songs, presentations and collaborations that have marked specific moments of this global tournament.
His first outstanding participation was in 1998, when he performed January day during the ceremony of the World Cup in France. Although it was not the official theme, the song was associated with the event due to its popularity and at the time it was presented.
In the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, Shakira launched Objection (tango), which was part of the official soundtrack of the tournament. This song did not have a direct link with the ceremony, but it was included in a compilation of themes related to the World Cup, accompanying the promotion of the event.
Shakira’s great official debut at the World Cup, occurred 19 years ago, when he opened the 2006 Germany edition, with his song Hips don’t lie (bamboo version), A special version adapted for the tournament that combined its success with Latin rhythms and Caribbean elements. Since then, the Barranquilla singer began to consolidate her international presence, and her music was present on different platforms linked to the championship.
His most relevant role came in 2010, when he was chosen to interpret the official theme of the South Africa World Cup with the song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). This song, based on an African success of the 80s, became one of the central elements of the tournament. Shakira interpreted her at the closing ceremony and in several promotional events, establishing a direct relationship between her music and football.
Four years later, In Brazil 2014, Shakira was present again with LA LA LA (BRAZIL 2014), Song that was part of the official soundtrack of the tournament. The song had a music video with images related to the World Cup and had the collaboration of the Brazilian singer Carlinhos Brown. In addition, Shakira acted during the closing ceremony, thus maintaining her link with the event.
In Russia 2018, Shakira did not have an official issue, but her success The bicycle It was used in several advertising campaigns related to the World Cup. His song kept validity during the celebration of the tournament and contributed to the unofficial soundtrack of that edition.
In the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Shakira was summoned to form the poster of artists who would participate in the closing ceremony, not osbriente, “La Loba” reported that he could not be in this version.
Throughout these events, Shakira’s relationship with the World Cup has been a constant, either through official issues, live presentations or the inclusion of his music in advertising campaigns. This trajectory makes it a recurring figure at the intersection between music and football worldwide.
