How Shakira, Salma Hayek & More Stars Kicked Off the 2026 World Cup

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 11, 2026

Shakira certainly scored a winning performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Indeed, the “Waka Waka” singer opened up the international soccer competition June 11 by performing the tournament’s…
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