The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup gave unforgettable moments to the public and the artists who were part of the main musical number. Such was the case of the unexpected meeting between Belinda and Salma Hayek backstage at the Estadio de México, formerly known as Estadio Azteca.

Through Instagram, several photographs and videos were spread of the exact moment in which the Oscar nominee for “Frida” and the interpreter of “Por ella” merged in a hug.

According to international media, said interaction would have taken place during the minutes prior to Belinda's presentation with the group Los Ángeles Azules.

In the text that accompanied said publication, the singer's representative reflected on the impact that this participation represents for Belinda not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level.

"When magic happens after so much daily work, @belindapop, success comes thanks to your perseverance, thanks for your loyalty at this moment. Thank you for this opportunity to live everything to the fullest," the post detailed.

For her part, Belinda also did not let this encounter go unnoticed by replicating the postcards captured from her own Instagram stories.

In response, thousands of fans were noticed on social networks through messages of affection. Among these, the following stood out: “Winning as always”, “Iconic”, “Belinda, the true queen of Mexico”, “Something historic and what a great job…congratulations”, “I loved Beli” and “Always in the best events”, among others.

Belinda's participation in the opening show of the 2026 World Cup was marked by her duet performance with Los Ángeles Azules of the song “Por ella”. Clad in a pink corset outfit and flared jeans with Swarovski crystals, the 36-year-old celebrity reaffirmed her appreciation for Mexico with her singing.