I've worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
India, June 14 -- S
inger-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament's music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French artist Vegedream, marked her return to the FIFA stage four years after her World Cup debut in Qatar.
This year's FIFA celebrations have also featured some of the biggest names in global music, including Shakira, Katy Perry and Burna Boy, among others.
For Nora, finding herself on a lineup alongside such international stars feels surreal. "I've worked all my life to reach this level. I think magic happens when different worlds come together and create something unexpected," she gushes.
The origins of Siir Siir are rooted in an experience Nora had earlier this year in Morocco. The phrase, a popular Moroccan stadium chant that translates to 'Go, go!' became the inspiration for the song after she witnessed its impact firsthand. "When I was attending the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches, I heard fans chant 'siir siir'. The energy inspired me to reach out to producer Sanjoy and ask him to create a World Cup anthem," she says.
Looking back on her journey, Nora shares, "The World Cup reminds me that my hard work and sacrifices have not gone to waste. This is a result of over a decade of dedication, rejection, heartbreaks, injuries, battles with the system, and, never giving up."...
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