Shakira and her sons Milan Piqué and Sasha Piqué cheer for Lionel Messi as Argentina beats Austria at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Shakira has continued to blend her professional commitments with personal moments while maintaining her highly successful ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’ across the United States. Over the weekend, however, a family outing rather than a concert performance captured the attention of fans and media outlets alike.The Colombian superstar was photographed attending the Argentina versus Austria match during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas, accompanied by her two sons, Milan and Sasha, whom she shares with former soccer player Gerard Piqué. The appearance quickly circulated across social media platforms, with fans sharing photos and videos of the singer enjoying the match from a stadium suite with her children, as reported by Las Top News
Shakira and her sons: Milan Piqué Mebarak and Sasha Piqué Mebarak at the FIFA World Cup
The moments leading up to the match had already generated online discussion. Before her concert performance in San Jose, California, Shakira was seen backstage with Milan and Sasha, walking together in a moment that drew considerable attention from fans observing the family’s activities. The appearance prompted widespread commentary regarding Milan’s noticeable growth, with the 13-year-old now appearing taller than his celebrated mother.
Milan and Sasha joined their mother for a rare public outing showcasing the close bond the trio continues to share. Image credit (Shakira’s Instagram)
During the Argentina-Austria match itself, Shakira was seated in one of the stadium’s premium suites with both of her sons. Throughout the match, cameras captured the singer’s joy when Lionel Messi scored one of two goals to give Argentina the win. The stadium’s large screen showcased Shakira, and the crowd stood, cheering her on in a memorable tournament moment.
Shakira’s long-standing connection to soccer and the World Cup
For many who follow her career, Shakira’s attendance at the World Cup match felt even more fitting given her association with the sport. The singer has had a noticeable and prominent relationship with soccer all her life. Notably, she sang ‘Waka Waka’ (This Time for Africa), the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and the song is still deeply connected to the World Cup in popular memory.In addition to her musical ties to the sport, Shakira was also one of the most recognisable names associated with soccer due to her lengthy relationship with ex-Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué. Her sons also seem to have inherited her love of the game, often watching games and sports with their parents and showing a keen interest in the soccer culture.
Speculation surrounding Shakira’s choice of match and Antonio de la Rúa
One aspect that led to discussions among entertainment commentators was Shakira’s choice to travel to Argentina for the match instead of Spain, which played at the same time against Saudi Arabia. Her selection was chosen, in part, due to recent media buzz about a potential resurgence of her relationship with her former long-term partner, Argentinean Antonio de la Rúa.De la Rúa was not seen in publicly released pictures from the game, but reports indicated he made the trip to the Dallas stadium. Neither Shakira nor De la Rúa has commented on the reports or confirmed the status of their relationship.With Shakira on a record-breaking tour in North America, she seems to be making every effort to balance her busy career with time spent with her kids. The numerous public appearances over the weekend, ranging from backstage in San Jose to World Cup stadium appearances, indicate a concerted effort to keep the family together while on the road, with her tour commitments.
