Nora Fatehi had everyone grooving to the beats of ‘Siir Siir’ at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Amid that, let’s take a look at how much she got paid for the event.
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Nora Fatehi has been making headlines for her energetic performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony. The dancer-turned-singer set the stage on fire with her new release, Siir Siir. Her performance at the stage in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026, immediately made headlines. While her energy was at its peak and her moves were as smooth as always, the question now making everyone think is whether she was paid to perform the official anthem she created alongside French artist, Vegedream and producer, Sanjoy.
Was Nora Fatehi paid to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Fans have been curious to know whether the performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 came with a big paycheck. Well, the answer is no. According to multiple media reports, the performers are not paid to perform at the sports event. Reports suggest that Nora Fatehi, along with several other artists who performed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening events, did not receive a direct appearance fee or performance salary from FIFA. However, FIFA covers all expenses related to the performance, including travel, accommodation, choreography, stage production, costumes, technical support, lighting, and other logistical requirements.
Nora Fatehi on performing Siir Siir at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
Headlining an event like FIFA can be a big deal for any artist, and for Nora, the feeling was no different. The singer spoke to Hindustan Times about performing at the ceremony and revealed how it has impacted her as an artist. She said the experience has been both fulfilling and creatively transformative. She was quoted as saying:
“The experience has definitely evolved me as an artist. It’s been a fulfilling and inspiring journey. When I was attending the AFCON matches in Morocco in January, I heard almost 70,000 fans chant ‘Siir Siir’ in the stadium during every game, and I was in awe. The energy inspired me to reach out to producer Sanjoy and ask him to create a World Cup anthem using this chant.”
Nora Fatehi on sharing the lineup with veterans like Shakira and Katy Perry
Performing at the FIFA event became even more significant for Nora, given that she shared the stage with global names such as Shakira, Burna Boy, Katy Perry, and others. For her, the moment marks the result of years of work and ambition. Nora, who made her debut in the music world not long ago, reflected on opening the ceremony with the stars and stated:
“It’s been so exciting to be a part of such a massive mainstream lineup! I perform at the opening ceremony in Toronto while Shakira and Burna Boy do the opening ceremony in Mexico. I’ve worked all my life to reach this level, to be sharing opportunities with such icons!”
What is Nora Fatehi’s Siir Siir about?
Nora Fatehi took the stadium by surprise when she delivered an electric performance on Siir Siir. However, fans have been curious to know what the song is about. For the unversed, Siir Siir is one of the official songs for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Its title comes from a popular Moroccan football chant that translates to “Go, Go”. The track combines Arabic, English, French and Moroccan Darija, making it a favourite for fans from around the world.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony was a star-studded event
Toronto’s celebration was just one of three opening events held across the World Cup’s host nations. The Canadian ceremony also featured performances from Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Eliana and Michael Bublé. On the other hand, Mexico City’s opening saw Shakira and Burna Boy perform the official FIFA anthem, Dai Dai, for the first time live. The event also featured J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Maná, and Los Ángeles Azules. Lastly, the Los Angeles event was headlined by Katy Perry, alongside Anitta, Future, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Rema and Tyla.
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