Shakira once again demonstrated her passion for soccer when she was spotted in the stands at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, during the match between Argentina and Austria in the 2026 World Cup.
The Colombian singer attended the match accompanied by her children, Milan and Sasha, and made no secret of her enthusiasm for the Argentine team’s performance, especially that of Lionel Messi, to whom she later dedicated a heartfelt message on social media.
The presence of the singer of “Hips Don’t Lie ” and “Waka Waka ” did not go unnoticed, as the stadium cameras focused on her during the broadcast of the game, sparking a wave of comments among fans and her millions of followers.
A Trip to the World Cup with Milan and Sasha
Shakira’s appearance at the stadium came just a few days after she was spotted in Los Angeles, where she was photographed with Mexican actor Manuel García-Rulfo—a situation that sparked various speculations about her personal life.
However, on this occasion, the artist put the rumors aside to enjoy a day of sports with her children, who have inherited her love of soccer.
Milan and Sasha have grown up closely involved with the sport, not only because of their father, Gerard Piqué’s career, but also because they are both members of the FC Barcelona Escola youth academy, where they are developing their skills as soccer players.
During the second half of the game, around the 56th minute, the stadium cameras focused on the singer and her children as they watched the game from the stands.
When she realized she was appearing on the stadium screens, Shakira reacted naturally and enthusiastically.
The artist waved to the audience and blew a kiss toward the camera, prompting cheers from several attendees who recognized her immediately.
His smile reflected his excitement about how the match was unfolding, especially since Argentina was already leading thanks to Lionel Messi’s outstanding performance.
Although the singer is not an Argentine citizen, she has had a special connection with that country and its culture for years. During an important phase of her personal life, she was in a relationship with Antonio de la Rúa, the son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rúa, which strengthened her bond with the South American nation.
The match was also marked by another outstanding performance by Lionel Messi, who scored two goals and set a new record in World Cup history.
With those goals, the Argentine captain cemented his position as the tournament’s sole leading scorer, once again emerging as one of the championship’s standout players.
After the final whistle and Argentina’s advancement to the next round, Shakira took to social media to publicly congratulate the soccer player.
Shakira’s heartfelt message to Lionel Messi
The singer shared a photo of Messi celebrating one of his goals and accompanied the image with a message highlighting not only his skills as an athlete but also the example he sets in terms of hard work and commitment.
“I’m so proud of you, Leo, and of everything you’re accomplishing for your family, your country, and all Latinos. Your commitment and dedication are an inspiration to many. Keep shining!” wrote the artist.
The post received thousands of reactions within minutes and was widely shared by fans of both Shakira and the Argentine national team.
This isn’t the first time Shakira has publicly shown her passion for soccer. Throughout her career, she has been involved with the sport at various times, from her unforgettable contribution to “Waka Waka” as the official anthem of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa to her frequent appearances at international matches.
Now, accompanied by Milan and Sasha, the singer once again enjoyed the World Cup atmosphere and made it clear that, despite her Colombian nationality, she has a special admiration for Lionel Messi and the performance of the Argentine national team, which she didn’t hesitate to support during one of the most important days of the tournament.
Here you can watch the video of Shakira at the Argentina game.