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World Cup Song Aids Education Fund
5 Jun
Summary
- Official song 'Dai Dai' seeks $100 million for education.
- Performances set for Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles.
- England faces Croatia on June 17 in their first match.

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aims to raise $100 million through the official song 'Dai Dai'. With the World Cup commencing soon, elaborate opening ceremonies are planned across host nations. Mexico City will host a major event featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and numerous other artists on June 17, preceding the match between Mexico and South Africa.
Further celebrations are scheduled in Toronto on June 12, with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing before Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina. Los Angeles will host performances by Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta, and Future on the same day, prior to the US versus Paraguay match.
These productions are overseen by Italian producer Marco Balich. Each show begins 90 minutes before kickoff. England's World Cup journey begins on June 17 against Croatia, as they seek to improve on recent European Championship final appearances.