Nora Fatehi to Perform Official FIFA World Cup Song 'Siir Siir' at Toronto Opening Ceremony

Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will perform the official FIFA World Cup song, 'Siir Siir', at the opening ceremony in her hometown of Toronto. The multilingual track, inspired by a Moroccan chant and created with Vegedream and Sanjoy, aims to promote unity and multiculturalism. The performance is a "surreal" return for Fatehi, who left Toronto for India at 22. Her song is part of an 18-track official soundtrack featuring artists like Shakira and Burna Boy.

Nora Fatehi Toronto performance

• ▪Nora Fatehi hopes her performance and song will bring a message of unity, celebration, and multicultural representation
• ▪Nora Fatehi will perform the official FIFA World Cup song, 'Siir Siir', at the opening ceremony in Toronto on June 12, 2026
• ▪Fatehi previously performed at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Siir Siir multicultural production

• ▪The song's production involved significant Indian talent, including the choreographer, dancers, and styling team
• ▪The title 'Siir Siir' is inspired by a popular Moroccan football chant meaning "go, go"
• ▪The track blends Moroccan Darija, Arabic, French, and English lyrics
• ▪'Siir Siir' was created in collaboration with music producer Sanjoy and French artist Vegedream
• ▪The inspiration for the song came from watching fans chant "siir siir" during the Africa Cup of Nations

Fatehi career journey

• ▪At age 22, Nora Fatehi left her hometown of Toronto to pursue a career in India
• ▪Nora Fatehi is a Canadian-born artist of Moroccan descent who has become a prominent performer in Bollywood
• ▪Fatehi described returning to Toronto for the performance as a "surreal" and "inspirational" moment

FIFA 2026 official soundtrack

• ▪The official FIFA 2026 soundtrack is an 18-song collection featuring artists from various genres
• ▪Artists on the soundtrack include Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, and US rapper Future
• ▪Shakira and Burna Boy collaborated on the track "Dai Dai," performing it at the opening ceremony in Mexico

Morocco national team support

• ▪Nora Fatehi has stated she will support the Moroccan national team during the World Cup
• ▪Fatehi believes the Moroccan team may intimidate opponents like Haiti, Scotland, and Brazil