Shakira and Burna Boy to headline historic halftime show at 2026 FIFA World Cup |
ShakiraKnown for his chart-topping hits and energetic live performances that attract fans worldwide, burna boyhe has become one of the most well-known figures in the international music industry. The two international artists come together to deliver the first ever FIFA Super Bowl-style half-time entertainment at the 2026 World Cup final. As anticipation builds for the championship game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, musicians gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the final rehearsal before Sunday’s exhibition game.Shakira and Burna Boy, who previously performed together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City, reunited on court this week to fine-tune their performances, according to social media posts. Sharing a glimpse of the preparations on social media, Shakira posted a photo of a rehearsal with Burna Boy and wrote: “Ready for Sunday! @burnaboygram @fifaworldcup See you in the final! Dai dai, iko, dale, alez, let’s go.”“The post quickly gained traction, attracting over a million likes and thousands of supportive comments.
Shakira and Burna Boy perform ‘Dai Dai’ at World Cup final
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song is a global anthem that promotes unity while supporting the FIFA Global Citizenship Education Fund. The production is expected to feature multiple artists and go beyond the traditional 15-minute intervals to introduce the first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime entertainment, marking a significant moment in the championship’s history.
Shakira has teased fans with a rehearsal update as she prepares to perform the official 2026 FIFA World Cup theme song “Dai Dai” at the final. Image source (Instagram)
The halftime lineup is expected to include justin bieber, MadonnaBTS, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Choir accompanied by Coldplay, and characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will make appearances to highlight educational programs. The entertainment program will take place between the two halves of the World Cup final, providing viewers with unprecedented star-studded performances and production values.
Star-studded scene at the finals
In addition to the halftime show, the World Cup final is expected to draw a large A-list crowd at MetLife Stadium. Celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem were in attendance throughout the tournament and are expected to play in the championship game, continuing a trend of stars such as Travis Scott, Tom Brady and Robbie Williams attending earlier games in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Jennifer Hudson will also perform the national anthem before kickoff at the MLB All-Star Game just days after singing “God Bless America.”
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