Nora Fatehi has officially released her new song ‘Siir Siir’ for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will perform it live at the tournament's opening ceremony. The high-energy track released on June 8, 2026, is featured on FIFA’s official 18-track tournament album. The deep cultural roots, behind-the-scenes Indian talent, and hometown significance make Nora Fatehi's 'Siir Siir' a massive milestone for global music. The track is not just a song, but a highly planned mix of three major parts of Nora's life: her Moroccan heritage, her life growing up in Canada, and the huge stardom she found in India. The title "Siir Siir" comes from a popular Moroccan stadium chant that literally means "go, go!".

It first became a famous phrase worldwide during the 2022 Qatar World Cup when fans used it to cheer on the Moroccan football team. Nora took this high-energy chant and turned it into a global pop and R&B anthem designed to get stadium crowds roaring. Nora has been vocal about how proud she is of the Indian team that helped create the song's visual style. This is a massive moment for Indian creatives on a global sports stage. Celebrated Indian choreographer Rajit Dev directed all the dance moves, making him the first Indian choreographer to ever choreograph an official FIFA World Cup anthem. The styling team was led by Shaleena Nathani, a top Bollywood fashion stylist known for dressing major stars like Deepika Padukone.

FIFA begins on 12th June 2026 at 12:30 am IST, to broadcast on Zee5

The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially begins in India at 12:30 AM IST on Friday, June 12, 2026, and all matches will indeed stream live on the ZEE5 app and website. The very first game is between Mexico and South Africa. It kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on June 12 (which is June 11 local time in North America). For the first time, the World Cup will stream with regional commentary in four languages: English, Hindi, Bangla, and Malayalam. ZEE5 has signed a massive lineup of local football legends and experts. The English panel is led by former Indian coach Igor Stimac, Indian legend Bhaichung Bhutia, alongside Paul Masefield, Ashley Westwood, and anchor Seema Jaswal.

Before the ball rolls, a massive musical opening ceremony will light up the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The opening ceremony kicks off on Thursday, June 11 at 10:30 PM IST. Pop superstar Shakira headlines the show. She will perform the official tournament song, "Dai Dai", alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Bollywood sensation Nora Fatehi is officially confirmed to perform live at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada Opening Celebration! This marks her second major appearance on the soccer world stage after her hit performance at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.Because the 2026 World Cup is spread across three countries, Nora will be taking centre stage at her hometown venue, Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), on Friday, June 12, 2026.