2026 World Cup: Shakira earned $2 million for a 5-minute opening ceremony performance.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off, but the opening ceremony has been forgotten. Famous referees, players, and teams have been banned from entering the country. The atmosphere in the three countries is very different. Netizens joked that Mexico should take over all the matches and cancel the matches in the United States, which is known for its discrimination. Canada's response was quite good, and they were very polite, but they lacked presence.

Leaving aside politically sensitive topics, football fans are still enjoying the best time of their lives. Videos of Mexican and South Korean fans celebrating their victory together have gone viral, even prompting those unfamiliar with football to do background research, discovering the interesting connection between the two countries in the World Cup. Furthermore, Shakira's performances at four consecutive World Cups have sparked discussion, with people wondering how this singer maintains the World Cup's reputation and has become a football legend. This year's theme song, "Dai Dai," promotes a spirit of shared participation. Her 2010 South Africa theme song, "Waka Waka," and 2014 Brazil theme song, "La La La," were both global hits, leading to the question: how much does she earn for her appearances?

A theme song became a global phenomenon

She only performed for 5 minutes at the opening ceremony of this World Cup, and it's rumored that she was paid $2 million, more than all the players combined. This might seem unbelievable, considering she's an international heavyweight singer. Performing for the World Cup, her income is bound to be higher than imagined. Reportedly, the first part was the copyright fee for the theme song "Dai Dai," which was $250,000. However, Shakira has already donated all of it to charity, a move that has been widely praised. Even with subsequent copyright revenue, she will continue to invest in public welfare. Her reputation as a superstar is well-deserved, demonstrated through her actions, enthusiasm, and kindness.

Some fans might think it's all a PR stunt. As a Latin pop diva, her value is multiplied a hundredfold. The $3 million performance fee that has been exaggerated by the outside world is not a high fee for Shakira. Her willingness to perform, sing, and dance on this international stage stems from her love for football. Secondly, her status is absolutely suitable for the prestige and scale of the World Cup. Her old works are deeply rooted in people's hearts, and fans still remember her fondly. They believe that only her voice can bring out the power of unity.

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