Burna Boy, Shakira Reunite Ahead of Historic World Cup Final Halftime Show
FIFA says the show will feature multiple global stars and support a $100 million education fund.
- On Saturday, global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy completed rehearsals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for FIFA's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show during Sunday's World Cup Final.
- FIFA drew inspiration from the NFL's Super Bowl tradition for the halftime performance, which aims to raise $100million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to expand access to education worldwide.
- Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the lineup features Justin Bieber, BTS, and Madonna, while Shakira and Burna Boy perform "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- While FIFA targets a 20-minute break, Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo previously criticized longer halftimes, noting IFAB regulations state half-time should not exceed 15 minutes, creating unique challenges for players.
- Defending champions Argentina face Spain in Sunday's World Cup Final, following Argentina's 2-1 semifinal victory over England and Spain's 2-0 win over France.
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In addition to football, the final of the 2026 World Cup will have a show worthy of the land of showbusiness. They will pass through the MetLife Stadium, on the outskirts of New York, names like Tom Cruise, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS, to warm up the audience before the match between Spain and Argentina and keep the climate in an interval show inspired by the great SuperBowl presentations. Learn below what the expected role of each o…
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