Shakira and Burna Boy are preparing for the World Cup final halftime show as FIFA introduces its first Super Bowl-style entertainment performance. The global stars will perform before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the historic event.
The two artists reunited at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to complete rehearsals. They also performed together during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City. Their latest appearance has created even more excitement before the championship match.
Shakira shared rehearsal photos and short videos on Instagram. She posed with Burna Boy and invited fans to watch Sunday’s final. Her post quickly attracted more than one million likes and thousands of comments from football and music fans.
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The anthem celebrates unity through football and supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The campaign aims to improve access to education worldwide.
Several international stars are also expected to join the entertainment program. Reports suggest Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS, the Ghetto Kids, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, Sesame Street characters, and The Muppets could make appearances during the extended halftime show.
FIFA designed the World Cup final halftime show to offer fans a bigger entertainment experience. Unlike previous finals, this year’s halftime break will feature multiple performances and a longer production inspired by major American sporting events.
The final between Argentina and Spain is expected to attract millions of viewers across the globe. Organizers believe the new halftime show will become one of the tournament’s biggest attractions and create another memorable World Cup moment.
The World Cup final halftime show represents a new chapter for FIFA by combining football and live music on the sport’s biggest stage. Fans now look forward to both the championship match and the landmark entertainment spectacle.