The FIFA World Cup has significantly impacted Shakira’s life in multiple ways, as detailed in this week’s cover story for PEOPLE. The music icon reflected on her two-decade association with the global football event. Her involvement began with a notable performance of “Hips Don’t Lie” alongside Wyclef Jean at the 2006 World Cup.
Subsequently, she contributed by writing the official theme song for the 2010 tournament, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).”
It was during the 2010 World Cup that Shakira met former footballer Gerard Piqué, a relationship that resulted in the birth of two sons, Milan and Sasha. The couple separated in 2022. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Shakira shared a personal anecdote, stating, “So I call my children ‘Waka’; I think they were born because of that song.” She emphasized the profound influence of the event, noting, “That song brought me to the World Cup; the World Cup had a significant impact on my life and from it were born.” For Shakira, the World Cup remains a pivotal touchstone, marking a period of significant personal and professional development.
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