Sofía Vergara has once again shown herself to be one of Shakira’s biggest supporters.
The actress attended the World Cup opening ceremony, where the singer performed the event’s anthem, “Dia Dia.”
Vergara later took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with the “Hips Don’t Lie” hitmaker, as well as a video of herself dancing while Shakira performed on stage. The singer was also spotted blowing a kiss to her fellow Latin star.
At Shakira’s World Cup opening ceremony performance, Vergara was front and center, dancing along as the singer thrilled the packed crowd.
The actress was there to support her friend, and the gesture seemingly didn’t go unnoticed by the Latin superstar. In viral videos that circulated online, the two shared a brief but heartwarming moment that drew cheers from attendees.
While singing and dancing on stage, Shakira spotted Vergara in the front row, fully immersed in the performance. The singer then blew her a kiss before continuing her choreography.
The gesture immediately brought a huge smile to Vergara’s face, and she continued dancing and singing along to the performance.
Fans Call Shakira And Vergara ‘Latina Royalty’
Fans on social media appeared to enjoy the heartfelt moment between the two Latin stars and expressed their excitement in online comments.
“Two icons in one moment, that’s a cultural crossover we didn’t know we needed,” one individual wrote.
“Aww man, two queens from Barranquilla just making the whole stadium melt. Shakira blowing that kiss was so pure,” a second user commented.
“Latina royalty acknowledging Latina royalty. The crowd never stood a chance,” said a third.
“Shakira spotting Sofia and blowing that kiss is pure bestie energy,” one more wrote, while another remarked, “you can tell there’s a lot of mutual respect between them.”
Another user also praised Shakira for acknowledging her friend’s support.
“I really like the way she cares about the people she knows,” the individual mentioned.
Sofía Vergara Gushed Over Shakira After The Show
After the performance, Vergara headed backstage to see Shakira and ended up taking a photo with the singer.
She later took to Instagram to share the picture, which showed both women all smiles as they enjoyed each other’s company.
In the shot, Vergara remained dressed in the outfit she wore to the event, a yellow tank top paired with denim jeans. Meanwhile, Shakira had changed out of her performance attire and was wearing what appeared to be a glittering light blue tracksuit.
Vergara also added another clip from the performance showing her dancing, singing, and clapping along as Shakira performed. She captioned the post, “Con la más más!!!! Barranquilla in tha house!!!” which loosely translates to, “With the best of the best! Barranquilla is in the house!”
Shakira Celebrated Sofía Vergara’s ‘Griselda’ Success
Last year, Shakira also shared her love for Vergara by congratulating her ahead of the premiere of Vergara’s Netflix series “Griselda.”
“Hi Sofi, congratulations on your new show ‘Griselda’, I’ll be seeing you this Thursday, a kiss,” the singer said in a social media post, referencing the premiere date in January 2024.
In the series, Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, the former leader of the Medellín Cartel and mentor to Pablo Escobar, who became known as the “Godmother of Cocaine.”
Following its debut, the series received positive reviews from critics, with much of the praise directed at Vergara’s performance in the lead role.
Subsequently, the “Hot Pursuit” star was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
Shakira Will Return For The World Cup Final
Fans of Shakira will see her on stage again to round off the 2026 World Cup on July 19.
The singer is set to make history as a co-headliner of the inaugural World Cup Final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. During the event, she will share the stage with music legend Madonna and global K-pop powerhouse BTS.
The event will also serve a charitable purpose, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The initiative is dedicated to expanding access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world.
