Key Takeaways
- Shakira is set to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS.
- The performance will be a shared event featuring five artists, making it 'pretty historic'.
- Shakira's song 'Dai Dai' has topped the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for two weeks.
Colombian superstar Shakira is gearing up to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, set to take place on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event will feature a star-studded lineup including Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS, marking what Shakira describes as 'pretty historic' performances.
In an interview with The Capital Evening Show With Jimmy Hill, Shakira revealed that she is still working out the details of her performance, noting it must be distinct from her opening ceremony act. She stated, ‘I played at the inauguration, and now I’m playing at the final. I’ve got to wrap my head around it, make it a little different from what I did at the inauguration.’
The halftime show is part of FIFA’s collaboration with Global Citizen, with Justin Bieber joining Shakira, Madonna and BTS as co-headliners. Chris Martin of Coldplay is also expected to participate in the event, though his involvement has not been confirmed.
Shakira's contribution to the World Cup festivities extends beyond her performance. Her song 'Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)' has achieved significant success on the charts, topping the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for two consecutive weeks and reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Global 200.
The song's success is attributed to its widespread appeal, with 34.4 million streams and 4,000 sales outside the United States in the latest tracking week, according to Luminate data. This achievement underscores Shakira’s continued relevance in the global music scene and her role as a cultural ambassador for the World Cup.
Shakira expressed curiosity about how the performance will come together, stating, ‘We’ll all get together and we’ll all figure it out how it’s gonna be, but I’m really curious. I’m as curious as you are right now!’ This sentiment reflects the excitement surrounding the event among fans and performers alike.
The halftime show is scheduled to feature an 11-minute performance curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, adding another layer of anticipation for music enthusiasts and World Cup spectators.
I played at the inauguration, and now I’m playing at the final. I’ve got to wrap my head around it, make it a little different from what I did at the inauguration.
Shakira, Colombian superstar
We’ll all get together and we’ll all figure it out how it’s gonna be, but I’m really curious. I’m as curious as you are right now!
Shakira, Colombian superstar
