Burna Boy and Shakira reunite ahead of historic FIFA World Cup final halftime show

Burna Boy and Shakira have reunited ahead of their performance at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show in New Jersey. The pair shared a warm embrace during rehearsals and are set to perform Dai Dai, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and Colombian music icon Shakira have reunited ahead of their highly anticipated performance at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
The two global stars shared a warm embrace during rehearsals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina will face off in Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Burna Boy shared a video of the moment on his official X account, showing the pair smiling, laughing and hugging outside the production area before rehearsals.
"Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let's go!" the Grammy-winning singer wrote.
The rehearsal clip quickly attracted attention from football and music fans around the world, building excitement for the landmark performance.

FIRST-EVER WORLD CUP FINAL HALFTIME SHOW

FIFA previously confirmed that Burna Boy and Shakira will headline the inaugural halftime entertainment during a FIFA World Cup final.
The pair are expected to perform Dai Dai, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The performance marks a major change to the traditional World Cup final programme, introducing a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time in the tournament's history.
Reports indicate that the halftime interval could be extended from the usual 15 minutes to approximately 30 minutes to accommodate the entertainment.
The schedule is expected to include football analysis alongside an 11-minute live performance.

STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP

FIFA has assembled an impressive line-up of international performers for the event.
Alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, the show is expected to feature BTS, Madonna, Justin Bieber, renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, and appearances by characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets.
According to FIFA, the halftime show will also promote global education initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for children around the world.

REUNITING AFTER THE OPENING CEREMONY

Sunday's performance will not be the first collaboration between Burna Boy and Shakira during the tournament.
The two artistes previously performed Dai Dai at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, where the official tournament anthem was unveiled to football fans across the globe.
Their reunion at the final is expected to provide one of the biggest entertainment highlights of the tournament.
With Spain and Argentina preparing to battle for football's biggest prize, millions of viewers are also expected to tune in for the historic halftime spectacle featuring two of the world's biggest music stars.