Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira expressed elation over her country's 1-0 victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The win marked Colombia's second group stage win of the tournament.
Shakira, currently on her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" World Tour, was unable to attend the match in person. However, she followed the game closely and celebrated the victory backstage after her show in Dallas. She was heard exclaiming, "Colombia just won!" and joined her crew in celebration.
The four-time Grammy winner has a notable connection to the World Cup. In 2010, she was commissioned to create a song for the South Africa World Cup, resulting in the hit "Waka Waka." For the 2026 World Cup, she produced the song "Dai Dai," which has appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 and was performed at the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Colombia has secured wins against Uzbekistan and DR Congo in their initial group matches. Their next challenge will be a match against Portugal to determine the group winner. A win or a tie against Portugal would secure Colombia's advancement, while Portugal needs a victory to progress following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
Shakira's tour is scheduled to continue across the United States during the World Cup. If Colombia advances in the tournament, further backstage celebrations are anticipated from the artist.