FIFA World Cup 2026 opened with a magnificent ceremony held in the famous Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. In addition to the amazing show, there was a video of the Colombian star, Shakira, which quickly spread across the Internet and left many people puzzled right after her show. Shakira was captured on tape taking a man by his hand near the pitch and starting a spontaneous dance session.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira Viral Dance Moment
Not long after the two artists premiered their latest tournament song titled “Dai Dai,” speculation took over the internet, as various social media accounts suggested that Shakira “didn’t want to leave the stage” and randomly seized a stadium employee or security guard to keep dancing with him.
Considering her exuberant personality, it quickly gained popularity, earning many views in a matter of hours because of her free-spirited behaviour.
Shakira solo quiere bailar, ella no tiene prisa 😂 pic.twitter.com/JcWHg7bvm8
— 🐺🐾 (@_Licantropa) June 11, 2026
Shakira feliz bailando merengue al finalizar su presentación en la inauguración del mundial en México #shakira pic.twitter.com/6CHFyH3rDw
— ShakiraBarranquilla (España) (@sweetycary) June 11, 2026
Fact Check: Who Was the Mystery Dancer?
While people may enjoy the idea of the story where the lucky stadium employee is given the opportunity to have a private dance lesson from the famous pop star, the truth of the matter is much more personal. The man in the video is apparently none other than Antonio Mebarak, the brother of Shakira and her bodyguard.
Based on images released by the media, it appears that the siblings were caught dancing alongside each other somewhere near the pitch amidst the chaos at the stadium. Rather than pulling someone off guard, the Colombian singer was just celebrating with her brother, a frequent companion who always accompanies her everywhere.
A Historic Night in Mexico City
Regardless of the misunderstandings, Shakira’s comeback into the World Cup arena was another defining moment for her legendary legacy when it comes to the sport of football. In fact, exactly 16 years since her debut with the song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” during the historic game between South Africa and Mexico, Shakira made a comeback to introduce the 2026 World Cup to this very same pair.
With an army of dancers and Burna Boy as the partner, her performance showed everyone just why she was considered the ultimate Queen of World Cup entertainment despite having to be replaced by her brother for a brief time.
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