Ghetto Kids from Uganda have been invited to participate in the biggest football event on Earth after Colombian sensation Shakira announced their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final show.
Shakira Ghetto Kids FIFA 2026, According to the latest development, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final event will take place on July 19, 2026, in New Jersey, United States.
This was confirmed in a video published on Shakira’s Instagram page in which the famous singer talked about her new World Cup Official Song called “Dai Dai,” featuring Burna Boy.
Ghetto Kids to Perform at World Cup Final with Shakira
In the video, Shakira confirmed that she had personally invited the dancers from Uganda to perform together in her last performance.
Shakira says she will make the event “special” and “unforgettable” and calls on fans around the world to take part in dance challenges based on the World Cup song.
According to Shakira, the performance will blend Afrobeats, dance-pop, reggaeton, and the culture of African dance as part of FIFA’s world entertainment show.
Who Are the Ghetto Kids?
Ghetto Kids was formed in 2014 by Dauda Kavuma in Katwe, one of the poorest areas of Kampala, Uganda’s capital.
The Ghetto Kids achieved global fame through a homemade dance video of Eddy Kenzo’s song “Sitya Loss.”
They performed in several international productions, such as in the music video for “Unforgettable” by French Montana, and won the Golden Buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023.
Steps to Obtain FIFA World Cup Tickets
People interested in attending the World Cup in 2026 need to register using the FIFA tickets platform.
FIFA Tickets Application Steps
- Navigate to the FIFA tickets website.
- Register an ID account at FIFA.
- Verify your email address.
- Log in to the FIFA tickets website when registration windows open.
- Choose matches and ticket options.
- Apply through FIFA’s official tickets site.
Successful applicants can purchase and manage tickets via the FIFA 2026 World Cup mobile app.
Channels to Watch the World Cup in East Africa
Various TV networks will broadcast the 2026 World Cup in East Africa.
Leading Broadcasters
- AzamTV
- New World TV
- SuperSport
National stations like the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation are expected to air some of the games on a free-to-air basis in nations such as Kenya and Uganda.
Another Big Win for African Entertainment
The decision by FIFA to include Ghetto Kids in the performance of the World Cup final is yet another milestone for African entertainment globally.
As seen before, with Burna Boy being among the artists chosen to feature in the 2026 World Cup music lineup, FIFA seems to be making moves toward African entertainment.
Conclusion
Ghetto Kids from Uganda have traveled a long way from the slums of Kampala to becoming a sensation across the African continent.
Their collaboration with Shakira could be among the best moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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