Shakira and Burna Boy gear up for World Cup halftime show

Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy have offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at their final rehearsals for the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, set to take place this Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The two artists, who performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City, reunited on the pitch this week to prepare for the historic entertainment spectacle.

Shakira shared photos and videos from the rehearsals on social media, posing alongside Burna Boy with the caption, "Getting ready for Sunday! See you at the fifaworldcup Final! Dai dai, iko, dale, allez, lets go." The post quickly generated widespread engagement, attracting more than a million likes and thousands of comments from fans eagerly awaiting the event. The rehearsal clip showed the pair sharing a cheerful reunion, exchanging smiles and a warm embrace.

This year's World Cup final will introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime entertainment segment, a first for the tournament. The production is expected to extend beyond the traditional 15-minute interval and feature multiple international artists. Shakira and Burna Boy are set to perform "Dai Dai," the...