Shakira has gone viral for his performance at the opening ceremony of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. As videos of her performances circulated online, theories and debates began as to whether or not it was Shakira. Fan theories began to rage, and many stated that the performer was not Shakira, but in fact a body double.Read on to learn more about the matter and whether there is any truth to the claims.
Shakira’s body double theory
When pictures and videos of the veteran singer performing ‘Dai Dai’ alongside Burna Boy surfaced online, fans and netizens couldn’t stop raving about her performance. However, many people pointed out that the singer may not have actually performed the show and was instead replaced by a Chilean double.Many people posted the same thing and pointed out the difference between Shakira and the alleged body double, with one social media user posting: “Those teeth are different. Stomach, legs, dancing, posture, head to shoulders, etc.”Another person posted: “Why is she wearing sunglasses? Her face doesn’t have her idk why,” while a third netizen commented: “That’s not Shakira. Look how she messes up her step when she sings Dai Dai… That’s a double whammy. Shakira lied to everyone.” Another person posted screenshots taken from videos of her performance and added: “Shakira was replaced, I have no proof but I have no doubts.”
Shakira’s body double theory decoded: Did the ‘Dai Dai’ singer really perform at the FIFA opening ceremony? Here’s what we know
Fans decode the theory and confirm that it was Shakira
While many online pointed out that it might not be Shakira playing, many of her fans pointed out that the singer had no reason to do so. Many shared the singer’s behind-the-scenes post online and pointed out that it was the same person.One person commented on the matter and wrote in his post: “After researching the rumors that the person who showed up today is not Shakira, I can tell you what expert fans say: they confirm that it is her. They mention a scar on her forehead, she looks tall, because she is wearing sneakers, and she wears shoes with higher soles, and they think her face looks bigger. It would be an additional factor attributed to botox, which would explain the use of glasses.“Another person reposted a video of her performance and wrote: “True fans think it was Shakira for sure! And anyone who thinks it was Chilean is totally delusional,” while another joked about the matter and wrote: “Shakira faced rib removal rumors now she’s a body double. We’re so back!”There is no confirmation or indication other than the singer that it was a body double who was standing in for him right now. Not only that, but fans have decoded the theory multiple times, with many citing that she just recently underwent a beauty procedure; however, it seems that the swelling from the treatment has not gone down, hence the reason for the glazing during the screening.Shakira recently took to the stage in Mexico for the opening ceremony to celebrate the start of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, where she performed the event’s official song, ‘Dai Dai’ alongside Burna Boy.
