Swedish viewers of TV4 missed a significant portion of the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. The channel failed to broadcast pop star Shakira’s performance of the official tournament song, “Dai dai,” causing disappointment among fans. This omission occurred alongside technical difficulties experienced by viewers during the first match of the World Cup. TV4 has acknowledged the error regarding Shakira’s performance, stating they “made a mess of it.” The network did not immediately detail the cause of the technical problems affecting the match broadcast. Viewers reported disruptions to their viewing experience, though the extent of the issues remains unclear. The incidents have prompted criticism of TV4’s coverage of the international sporting event.