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FIFA World Cup opening ceremony 'flatter than a day old soft drink'

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 12 Jun 2026, 6:35pm
Colombian singer Shakira was tasked with performing the official song of this year's FIFA World Cup. Photo / Carl Recine
Colombian singer Shakira was tasked with performing the official song of this year's FIFA World Cup. Photo / Carl Recine

The FIFA World Cup kicked off today with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match with performances by Shakira and Burna Boy.

Although, entertainment journalist Karl Puschmann was not a fan of the festivities.

He told Andrew Dickens he wished he'd stayed in bed as the show "was flatter than a day old soft drink."

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