Shakira Body Double Claims Emerge After 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony Performance
Social media users claimed Shakira used a body double to perform the official World Cup anthem at the 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11, citing differences in appearance and dance moves. The speculation was fueled by her sunglasses, different hair shade, and altered styling compared to her usual look. Evidence suggesting it was the real Shakira includes a distinctive forehead scar visible in both World Cup and recent archival photographs.
Following the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11, online theories circulated claiming that the performer singing the official anthem 'Dai Dai' was not actually Shakira but a body double. Social media users on X, TikTok and other platforms pointed to perceived differences in her appearance—including sunglasses obscuring part of her face, a slightly different hair shade, and what some claimed were incorrect dance steps. However, close examination of high-definition images from the ceremony reveals a distinctive forehead scar that has been documented in Shakira's photographs over many years, including images from a May 2026 event in New York. This physical marker appears consistent across both the World Cup performance and archival photos, suggesting the performer was indeed Shakira herself. Shakira's team has not publicly responded to the rumors.
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Did Shakira use a body double at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
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Did Shakira use a body double at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
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