Shakira has confirmed that the first person to confirm starring in her music video for the Dai Dai track was footballer Kylian Mbappe.The Hips Don’t Lie singer made this comment while heading to a France vs. Morocco match during the 2026 World Cup. She took to her Instagram Story to share a clip expressing gratitude to the Real Madrid star and to France. She said:“Did you know that the first player who agreed to participate in the music video for my song 'Dai Dai' was Mbappé? Kylian, I'll always be grateful to you for this, thank you so much.”Shakira released the single on May 15, 2026, as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hit track was sung in collaboration with Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Besides Kylian Mbappe, the music video features Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, Vinícius Jr., and others.“Who will say no to Shakira ??? Poor Pique keeps crying in the corner.”Continue reading for more details.Internet goes wild as Shakira credits Kylian Mbappe as the first footballer in ‘Dai Dai’ music videoShakira recently revealed that Kylian Mbappe was the first footballer to agree to participate in her Dai Dai music video. The statement soon resurfaced online with fans praising the forward for Real Madrid. Others appreciated the crossover between music and football.A person wrote on X:“Mbappe’s aura is unmatched….. even Shakira knows the greatness when she sees it.”Another enthused:“No way, Mbappé's a huge Shakira fan, that's so cool!”A third person remarked:“Shakira’s got the best dance partner, he already knows the steps before the ball even hits the net.”A fourth added:“Mbappe is a very likable person Great guy with great personality.”A fifth said:“Shakira’s connection with football culture is unmatched. ‘Waka Waka’ history continues with a new generation.”Many clips circulated online showing the 49-year-old Latin artist supporting Kylian Mbappe and the France national team during their 2026 World Cup matches. It was notably around the France vs. Morocco game.In one of the viral videos, she was seen sitting in the stadium with Kylian Mbappe’s father, Wilfrid Mbappé. He is a former football coach and has been involved in guiding Mbappe’s soccer career. Fans online have also noted Mbappe’s appreciation for Shakira’s music.Shakira has a long history with the World Cup as she holds the record of being the first artist to perform across four different FIFA World Cup tournaments. It includes the 2006 Germany closing ceremony, the 2010 South Africa anthem Waka Waka, the 2014 Brazil performance, and headlining the 2026 tournament in Mexico with Dai Dai.In 2006, she delivered an iconic performance on Hips Don’t Lie during the closing ceremony in Germany alongside Wyclef Jean. In an exclusive June 2026 interview with People magazine, the Waka Waka artist said that she has an “unbreakable” connection with soccer and continued:"My history with [soccer] goes back to 2006 when I performed at the first World Cup with Wyclef, performed 'Hips Don't Lie," and then again in 2010, which is when I met the father of my kids who was playing during that World Cup,"Shakira was in an 11 year relationship with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, with whom she shares two sons, Milan (13) and Sasha (11). In 2010, she cemented her status as the "Queen of the World Cup" with Waka Waka. She returned in 2014 when she performed her hit track La La La (Brazil 2014).In 2026, she performed at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. She headlined the event by performing Dai Dai.