THE BLUE ANGELS AND BELINDA SHONE IN A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP™ IN MEXICO
by June 11, 2026
The world's leading cumbia artists and the Princess of Latin Pop performed the No. 1 radio hit “Por Ella”
Miami, FL (June 11, 2026) – Today is a historic day. The 2026 FIFA World Cup™kicked off today witha celebration full of sound, color ,and deep meaning.Mexico City Stadium wasthe setting where the first note of this tournament—to be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States—resounded, in unison with a shared passion for soccer that connects millions of people around the world.
The opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium brought together some of the best-known Latin voices in the global music industry, andLos Ángeles Azules and Belinda wowed the crowd with their performance, which was fullof rhythm and had everyone dancing.
Los Ángeles Azules, who have been performing at the most important events of the2026 FIFA World Cup™ thisweek—such asMéxico Vibraand the2026 FIFA World Cup™ Countdown Concert—provedwhy they are the world’s most famous cumbia group and performed alongside international pop star, Belinda,the No. 1 radio hit in Mexico, “Por ella”—one of the tracks featured on the Official Album of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™—which got not only the thousands of fans gathered at the stadium dancing, but also the millions of people around the globe who watched the event on TV and via streaming.
Composed by Horacio Palencia, Diego Bollella, Elías Mejía, and Belinda Peregrín, “Por ella” has established itself as one of the songs with the strongest Mexican identity in this year’s tournament. With itspowerful lyrics, the song fills the entire audience with excitement and joy for theWorld Cup.
Los Ángeles Azules and Belinda really got the crowd going with their energy and their unmatched cumbia beat. It was undoubtedly an explosion of music and dance all over the world.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will feature 104 matches across 16 host cities, beginning today, June 11, in Mexico City and concluding on Sunday, July 19, at New York, New Jersey Stadium.
