By Jailene Giron
The singer Shakira He never ceases to surprise the public with every professional adventure he embarks on. After a successful presentation in Copacabana for more than two million people, confirmed his participation in the 2026 World Cup not only as the headliner of his first halftime price in the last, but as a performer of the official theme, titled “Dai Dai”.
However, The Colombian revealed that her way of celebrating this shower of blessings is by supporting a social cause that touches her heart.: education for the most needy children.
At a press conference about the first halftime price of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Shakira announced that 100% of the income generated by the song “Dai Dai” will go to the Education Fund program, promoted by the FIFA Foundation and the World Citizen organization.
And according to the artist’s statements, the message that she seeks to convey through her lyrics and melody is one of hope for millions of children around the world.
“I think this song is much more than a World Cup song. It is a message for every child who has ever been told that their dream was nonsense.”expressed Shakira during the event led by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The Grammy winner added that great soccer stars like Pelé, Ronaldo Nazário and Lionel Messi have their own success stories that seemed impossible at first.
In this sense, he explained that education is the best tool to achieve a positive impact that changes the lives of children and even entire communities: “I have seen with my own eyes how education transforms lives. It is something very tangible, you can really see the change”he stressed at the conference.
As a faithful believer in this cause, Shakira explained that the money raised will be used to support educational programs and generate learning opportunities for children from vulnerable communities. in different parts of the world.
Shakira will make history in the first halftime price of the World Cup
Shakira’s role within the 2026 FIFA World Cup goes beyond performing the official song of the tournament, since The famous 49-year-old will also be one of the stars of the first halftime show at the last World Cup scheduled for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium.
FIFA confirmed that Shakira will share the stage with Madonna and the South Korean group BTS in a price produced by World Citizen and directed by Chris Martin, Coldplay’s vocalist who helped select the artists for the event.
In the announcement it was confirmed that the incorporation of the half-time price not only aims to liven up the last big match of the World Cup, but also to have a positive social impact.
“Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by World Citizen, the show will raise funds for the FIFA World Citizen Education Fund, improving access to quality education and football for children around the world“, it was said in the talk.
Continue reading:
• Shakira revealed that she composed “Dai Dai” with Ed Sheeran
• Shakira shares a preview of “Dai Dai”, the official theme of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Madonna, Shakira and BTS will make history in the first halftime price of the World Cup
