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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids will share the stage with Shakira at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York, marking another global milestone for the internationally acclaimed dance troupe.
A crush to get into an overcrowded fan zone in the centre of Mexico City and protests near the stadium made for a chaotic day that contrasted with the festive atmosphere inside the Azteca.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City featured performances by Shakira and Tyla, blending music, culture and football in a vibrant global celebration.
UGM says that on October 11, 2025, Wafula and two other women raised allegations of sexual harassment against a senior member of the campaign during a virtual meeting with campaign officials.
The Colombian star last week announced on Instagram that the Ugandan kids were her first selection to join her for the half-time show of the World Cup final in the United States this summer.
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have been invited by Shakira to feature in plans for a FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime performance tied to her official song “Dai Dai."
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