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Is Shakira a fan of Spain or Argentina? What we know about Hispanic singer's soccer fandom

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No musician has better represented the World Cup stage than Shakira.

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She's now synonymous with the tournament itself, giving plenty of performances and creating plenty of songs over the years for FIFA. In years with a World Cup, Shakira has often been seen taking in plenty of soccer.

For the 2026 World Cup final, she'll be one of many artists to perform at halftime of Spain vs. Argentina. Given Shakira's history with the tournament, many fans have wondered: Who will she be rooting for?

Here's what to know about Shakira's soccer fandom.

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Is Shakira a fan of Spain or Argentina?

Shakira hasn't plainly stated whether she's a fan of either Spain or Argentina, but there could be reasons for her to root for both sides.

After Argentina's semifinal win over England, Shakira shared a post to her social media that praised Messi.

"What [Messi] is doing is beyond extraordinary! It shows the values of a man who is deeply committed and disciplined, challenging time and all odds," she wrote. "Proving that a person is not defined by age or by what others say."

Earlier on in the tournament Shakira also attended the Argentina vs. Austria matchup, then wrote on Instagram"Very proud of you, Leo, and of everything you’re achieving for your family, your country, and all Latinos!!! Your commitment and dedication are an example to many. Keep shining!”

However, Shakira also has a former relationship with a Spanish soccer player, Gerard Pique, who she met when shooting a music video for the 2010 World Cup. The couple reportedly later lived in Barcelona together and have two children: Milan, born in 2013, and Sasha, born in 2015. Pique and Shakira separated in 2022.

Because of those ties to Spanish soccer, Shakira's rooting interests for the 2026 World Cup final could be complicated.

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Where is Shakira from?

Shakira is from Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. As a Colombian native, she has long supported the national team's soccer performances.

That includes during the 2026 World Cup, with Shakira seen celebrating Colombia's win over DR Congo.

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Where to Stream the 2026 IndyCar Music City Grand Prix Online

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The World Cup Final isn’t the only big sports event this weekend. Directly after the world’s most-watched soccer match is one of the biggest IndyCar races of the year: the 2026 Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.

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At a Glance: How to Watch the 2026 Music City Grand Prix

The annual Music City GP takes place at Nashville Superspeedway and marks a crucial point in the tail end of the IndyCar season. Key contenders to watch will be series points leaders Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing), Kyle Kirkwood (Andretti Global), and Christian Lundgaard (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing). Also on the track will be last year’s Music City GP winner and Nashville native Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) and Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing), who is the historic lap leader at Nashville Superspeedway.

When Is the Music City Grand Prix Race? Start Time, Date

The 2026 Music City GP race will take place on Sunday, July 19, at 4:30 p.m. ET (directly following the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain).

Where to Stream the 2026 IndyCar Music City Grand Prix Race Online Free

Fox will handle TV coverage of the Music City GP. If you don’t have cable, you’ll want to get a live-TV streaming service that carries Fox or Fox One. Here are a few of the best options, including a few with free trials that you can use to stream the Music City GP for free.

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DirecTV

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Our favorite live-TV streaming service for cord cutters is DirecTV. The service carries Fox in several packages, including the affordable MySports and MyNews Genre Packs, as well as its larger Signature Packages. All plans start with a five-day free trial, and pricing begins at $44.99 a month for plans with Fox.

YouTube TV

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➤ 5-21-day free trial
➤ $64.99/month
➤ Up to 100+ channels

YouTube TV is another one of the best live-TV streaming services, and it carries Fox in all plans. It also offers the longest free trial of any live-TV streamer (up to 21 days). After the trial ends, pricing starts at $54.99 for your first month and $64.99 a month thereafter.

Sling

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➤ Short-term passes available
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Sling is the most affordable live-TV streaming service that carries Fox, with plans starting at just $19.99 a month. However, the service does not currently offer a free trial.

Fubo

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➤ Up to 300+ channels

If you’re looking for a huge channel lineup, Fubo is a good pick. Packages start at $54.99 for your first month and $64.99 a month after that. Sadly, Fubo does not offer a free trial, as of this writing.

Fox One

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Any Fox programming, including the Music City GP, will also be available on Fox One. The service costs $19.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial to start.

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Why Jahmai Jones is Batting Leadoff for Red Sox

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Jahmai Jones immediately endeared himself to the Fenway Park faithful with a home run in his first game as a member of the Boston Red Sox.

That was Saturday, and so on Sunday, Jones is in the leadoff spot of the Boston batting lineup, slotted in as the designated hitter.

It might catch some fans by surprise. Jones isn't known for his speed, and the Red Sox have already relied on a number of different players in the leadoff spot this season.

It actually makes a ton of sense to bat Jones first given the matchup at hand, though.

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Why is Jahmai Jones batting leadoff?

Jones is batting leadoff as the DH because he was brought to the Red Sox with one job: Hit well against left-handed pitching.

On Sunday, the Rays are starting a potent southpaw, Shane McLanahan. Jones was certainly going to be in the lineup somewhere.

So why bat him leadoff? To maximize opportunity.

The higher up Jones hits in the order, the more chance he gets to face the lefty starting pitcher three times.

Boston manager Chad Tracy also puts more pressure on the Rays to make a pitching decision after two times through the order. Do they leave McLanahan in to face Jones again, or do they go to a right-handed reliever? A move to a righty likely would bring in a strong lefty-swinging pinch-hitter for Boston, too.

It's a front-foot sort of managerial move from Tracy, while also adding to positive vibes while rewarding Jones for a great Boston debut.

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