Shakira held her first concerts of the U.S. leg of her "Las mujeres ya no lloran World Tour" this weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles, and the audience responded with a comment that went viral: "now that's Shakira."
The phrase was not random. The concert came just two days later after the artist's controversial performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, held last Wednesday at the Estadio Ciudad de México, where the theory that she used a double on stage went viral.
After that inauguration, thousands of users on social media posted comments such as "that's not Shakira" and "does anyone know why they brought a double?" based on the use of dark glasses, distant shots in the broadcast, and supposed physical differences.
The Los Angeles concert served as an implicit response to that controversy: the artist showcased all her energy, dance, and stage presence, and fans quickly reacted with the now-famous "that’s what Shakira is all about."
One of the night's biggest surprises was the live performance of "Dai Dai," the official anthem of the , which made its debut in the song list for the tour during these U.S. dates.
To perform the song, Shakira wore an outfit dominated by the color yellow: a fringed skirt with crochet-style pom poms and a matching bralette top.
One of the most talked-about moments was that of Spanish footballer Marc Bartra, from Real Betis, who was seen dancing enthusiastically during the concert. The player's video went viral on Instagram and racked up thousands of views within a few hours.
The other major highlight was the first live performance of "Zoo," her song for Disney's Zootopia 2, in which she voices the character Gazelle.
The stage performance was what caught the most attention: Shakira appeared with Gazelle's horns on her head, and her dancers, just like in the movie, were dressed as tigers, which earned a standing ovation from the audience.
The reactions on social media were immediate. Fans wrote: "What beauty when she came out with the dancers"; "Incredible everything this woman does, she never gets tired"; "That's our Shaki, dance, energy, beauty, she's a 100% like Colombians."
The concert in Los Angeles was also filled with World Cup symbolism. Just four days earlier, Shakira had performed "Dai Dai" alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy at the tournament's opening ceremony, and she remembered that all royalties from the song are donated to the FIFA Education Fund.
In that ceremony, the Colombian shared the stage with Maná, J Balvin, and Belinda, among other artists, and delivered a message that resonated with her followers: "May this 2026 World Cup unfold in peace and be a source of joy and unity for everyone around the world. And above all, let us remember our young champions who await opportunities, like education, so they can succeed in life."
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