Tyla to perform SA national anthem for Fifa World Cup opening
South African singer Tyla is scheduled to perform the national anthem and a collaborative track at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City. The event marks South Africa's return to the tournament after a 16-year absence, sparking celebrations among the South African diaspora.
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The World Cup opening ceremony is a major global cultural and sporting event that serves as a platform for national representation and international unity.
South Africans around the world will have their eyes fixed on Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on Thursday as Bafana Bafana take on hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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