From Uganda to the FIFA World Cup: Ghetto Kids' Unforgettable Performance with Shakira
She performed the official anthem with Burna Boy as social media reacted to Piqué’s presence and her fourth World Cup appearance.
- On Sunday, July 19, music icon Shakira performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with ex-partner Gerard Piqu and their sons, Milan and Sasha, watching from the stands.
- Their paths famously crossed in 2010 during the filming of 'Waka Waka .' Since their 2022 split, both parents have remained focused on supporting their children.
- Shakira's fourth World Cup appearance surpassed Piqu's tally of three, establishing her as football's unofficial musical queen. She performed the anthem 'Dai Dai' alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy.
- Social media exploded with reactions as fans pointed out the surreal dynamic of the former Barcelona star sitting in the crowd while his ex-partner headlined the event. The View panel discussed the halftime show on Monday.
- In an interview with PEOPLE, the Colombian star opened up about her 2023 single 'Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,' noting that 'life is a bitch, but it's so worth living because friends are there for you.
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'The View' Star Gloats Over Shakira Performing at World Cup in Front of Her Alleged Unfaithful Ex: 'He’s Too Old to Be on the Field, But She's Not'
Ana Navarro gloated over Sharkia putting on an electric halftime performance while the singer's allegedly unfaithful ex Gerard Pique watched from the stands.
‘The View’ star shades Shakira’s ex after her World Cup performance
Ana Navarro took aim at Shakira‘s former partner, retired Spain defender Gerard Piqué, after the singer’s halftime performance at the World Cup Final. Navarro raised the subject during the July 20 broadcast of The View, a day after Spain beat Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Piqué watched the match and the halftime show...
Shakira Breaks Down in Tears Following the World Cup Halftime Act
Following her headline performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Performance, Colombian singer Shakira sent a heartfelt letter thanking her staff and other performers for making the show unforgettable. The Grammy-winning singer posted on Instagram following her performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey, where Spain won the trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Thanking everyone, Shakira wrote: “Thank yo…
Shakira holds edge over ex Gerard Piqué in World Cup finals: Here's why
Shakira holds edge over ex Gerard Piqué in World Cup finals: Here's whyWhen Shakira lit up the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, her ex, Gerard Piqué, was in the stands.Given the history between them, the Colombian singer statistically has the one-up against her former partner.That...
“The View”’s Ana Navarro shades Shakira’s soccer star ex after World Cup performance: ‘Too old to be on the field’
Navarro said Gerard Piqué is “too old to be on the field” but “she isn’t,” shading the athlete amid Shakira’s halftime set with Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber.Shakira at the World Cup; ‘The View’ cohost Ana Navarro; Gerard PiquéCredit: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty; ABC; Pablo Rodriguez/Quality Sport Images/GettyKey PointsAna Navarro shaded Shakira’s ex-partner, soccer star Gerard Piqué, after the recording artist’s World Cup pe…
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