Colombia’s elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup left millions of fans deeply saddened, but it also sparked a wave of messages of support for the team coached by Néstor Lorenzo.
One of the most prominent voices was that of Shakira, who took to social media to express her pride in the Tricolor’s performance throughout the tournament.
The singer from Barranquilla, who performed “Dai Dai, ” one of the official songs of the 2026 World Cup, shared a heartfelt reflection shortly after Colombia was eliminated from the tournament following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland.
Shakira to the Colombian National Team: A Message Full of Pride
In a post on her Instagram account, Shakira made it clear that, regardless of the outcome, the Colombian national team represented the country with dignity throughout its World Cup campaign.
“My national team has played in this World Cup with a level of dedication that makes us all proud,” wrote the artist, highlighting the effort, commitment, and passion the players showed in every match they played.
His post quickly went viral among fans of the national team, who shared his sense of gratitude toward a group of players who kept alive the hope of advancing to the quarterfinals.
Although she acknowledged her disappointment at being eliminated, Shakira also found room for some reflection with a touch of humor, in an attempt to ease the pain of the loss.
The singer commented that if God had intervened in the soccer games, Colombia would have secured a spot in the next round.
With that phrase, he sought to convey the feelings of millions of Colombians who dreamed of seeing their national team among the top eight in the world and who watched as that goal slipped away in the dramatic penalty shootout.
The gesture toward Luis Díaz
One of the most emotional moments of the speech was dedicated to forward Luis Díaz, who was visibly shaken after the team’s elimination.
Shakira said that the striker’s tears symbolized the feelings of an entire country that supported the team during every World Cup match.
For the interpreter, the emotion shown by the soccer player reflects the commitment with which the team defended Colombia’s colors, as well as their strong desire to continue advancing in the competition.
His words were widely shared by fans, who also expressed their support for the forward and the rest of the team.
The athlete concluded her message by acknowledging the coaching staff, led by Argentine coach Néstor Lorenzo, and all the members of the national team.
Although he acknowledged that the final result fell short of the fans’ expectations, he emphasized that the team fought until the very end and left a positive impression throughout the tournament.
Shakira said that the team managed to unite the country around soccer, sparking excitement, celebrations, and hope in the millions of people who followed each of their matches.
An elimination that fills us with pride
Colombia’s World Cup run came to an end after a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in both regulation time and extra time. Ultimately, the European team prevailed 4-3 in the penalty shootout, bringing Colombia’s dream to an end.
Despite the loss, Shakira’s message summed up the prevailing sentiment among a large portion of the fans: sadness over the elimination, but also pride in the effort of a generation of soccer players who fought until the very last minute and represented their country with dedication on the world’s biggest soccer stage.
Here’s the video of Shakira cheering on the national team before the loss.