World Cup 2026: Burna Boy, Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber To Headline Final’s Halftime Show

Burna Boy has been confirmed to headline the historic 11-minute halftime final show at MetLife Stadium alongside Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber on July 19, 2026.

The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, will also feature Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, a choir of elementary school students from Staten Island, New York, and Coldplay themselves. Even the Muppets are involved.

Burna Boy’s inclusion in this line-up is no coincidence. He and Shakira collaborated on this year’s official World Cup song, “Dai Dai,” released on 15 May 2026 through Sony Music Latin and Ace Entertainment, and the two have already shared a stage at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico on 11 June.

The track, whose title is borrowed from Italian and means “come on, come on,” brings together Afrobeats and Latin rhythms into a genuinely global anthem, co-written by Shakira, Burna Boy, Benny Adam, and Jon Bellion.

Commenting on the show, Burna Boy said, “The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together. To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I’m honoured to be part of a performance that not only celebrates football and culture, but also helps create greater opportunities for children through education around the world.”
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