Mexico City — Estadio Azteca · June 11
Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium · June 12
Toronto — BMO Field · June 12
100M+ YouTube views before today
Today, Shakira performed “Dai Dai” live for the first time with Burna Boy at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The song already hit 100 million YouTube views before the tournament even began. Tomorrow, Katy Perry headlines SoFi Stadium in LA. While fans watched, smart Americans were counting the money being made — and you can get your share too.
The Full Opening Ceremony Lineup
| Artist | Country | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| 🎤 Shakira | Colombia | Mexico City · June 11 |
| 🎤 Burna Boy | Nigeria | Mexico City · June 11 |
| 🎤 J Balvin | Colombia | Mexico City · June 11 |
| 🎤 Tyla | South Africa | Mexico City · June 11 |
| 🎤 Belinda + Maná | Mexico | Mexico City · June 11 |
| 🎤 Katy Perry | USA | Los Angeles · June 12 |
| 🎤 Dan + Shay | USA | Los Angeles · June 12 |
| 🎤 Michael Bublé | Canada | Toronto · June 12 |
| 🎤 Alanis Morissette | Canada | Toronto · June 12 |
“Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ hit 100 million views before she even performed it live. That’s $2M+ in YouTube ad revenue — before the tournament started.”
— Prosper Path USA · World Cup 2026 Money Analysis
5 Ways Americans Are Cashing In From the Ceremonies
YouTube & Content Reaction Videos START TODAY
Shakira performing “Dai Dai” live for the first time is one of the most searched events of 2026. Reaction videos, analysis clips, and highlight reels on YouTube are pulling hundreds of thousands of views right now. If you record a reaction or breakdown video today and upload it in the next few hours, you can capture this traffic wave while it’s at its absolute peak.
💰 Potential: $100–$2,000 from one viral reaction video
Spotify & Music Affiliate Revenue PASSIVE
“Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy is currently charting globally. Bloggers and content creators who wrote articles about the song before today — linking to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music affiliate programs — are earning per-click revenue every time someone searches for the song and clicks through. Write a “Dai Dai lyrics and meaning” article today and capture that search traffic.
💰 Potential: $50–$500/month in passive affiliate clicks
Watch Party Hosting at Bars & Venues TOMORROW NIGHT
Katy Perry headlines the LA opening ceremony tomorrow June 12 before USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Bars, sports lounges, and community spaces across America are hosting watch parties. If you’re near a US host city, contact a local bar tonight about hosting a paid watch party for the USA opener tomorrow. Entry fees of $10–$25 plus merchandise and food can clear you $500–$2,000 in a single evening.
💰 Potential: $500–$2,000 per watch party event
Merch & Fan Gear Reselling HIGH DEMAND
After every major ceremony, official merchandise sells out at host venues. Artists like Shakira and J Balvin have their own merchandise lines now linked to the World Cup. Buying and reselling sold-out items on eBay, Mercari, and StubHub Goods is a legitimate arbitrage play. Watch what’s selling out at the venues on social media, source quickly, and flip within 24–48 hours while demand is still hot.
💰 Potential: $200–$1,500 per flip cycle
Blog Content & AdSense Traffic LONG GAME
“Shakira World Cup 2026,” “Dai Dai song meaning,” “Katy Perry World Cup performance” are all trending search terms right now. Publishing articles targeting these keywords today puts you in front of millions of Americans searching for this content over the next 48 hours. With Google AdSense active on your blog, every visit earns ad revenue. This article you’re reading right now is an example of exactly that strategy.
💰 Potential: $500–$5,000/month from World Cup content traffic
✅ “DAI DAI” — THE OFFICIAL SONG STORY
“Dai Dai” (Italian for “let’s go / come on”) was released May 14, 2026 by Shakira and Burna Boy as the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song. It also serves as the official song of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with a target to raise $100 million for children’s education worldwide by the end of the tournament. The music video was filmed partly at Brazil’s Maracanã Stadium.
🎤 The Stage Is Set. Your Move.
The biggest entertainment event of 2026 is happening right now in America. Whether you create content, run events, or sell merchandise — the opening ceremonies have created a money-making window that lasts 38 days. Start today.