The Shakira World Cup 2026 halftime show takes place today, Sunday, July 19, 2026, during the Spain vs Argentina final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Shakira co-headlines the first halftime show in FIFA World Cup history alongside Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, with Burna Boy confirmed to join her for “Dai Dai,” the official FIFA World Cup 2026 song. The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, begins at approximately 3:45 p.m. ET.
Shakira arrives with “Dai Dai” sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, the first official World Cup anthem ever to top that chart. It caps a FIFA relationship spanning 20 years, four tournaments, and the most iconic World Cup song ever recorded.
Quick Facts About the Shakira World Cup 2026 Halftime Show
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Match: Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
- Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Halftime Show Start: Approximately 3:45 p.m. ET (kickoff 3:00 p.m. ET)
- Show Length: 11 minutes within an extended break of roughly 30 minutes
- Co-Headliners: Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber
- Confirmed Guest: Burna Boy (joins Shakira for “Dai Dai”)
- Also Performing: Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, Ghetto Kids, Sesame Street and Muppets characters
- Curator: Chris Martin (Coldplay)
- Purpose: Fundraiser for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund ($100 million goal)
- Shakira’s FIFA Appearances: 5 performances across 4 tournaments (2006, 2010, 2014, 2026 opening ceremony and final)
What to Expect From Shakira at the Halftime Show
Burna Boy is confirmed. FIFA announced that Shakira and Burna Boy will perform “Dai Dai” together, reprising their duet from the June 11 opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca, where they debuted the anthem before more than 80,000 fans. The pair rehearsed at MetLife Stadium through the weekend, and their behind-the-scenes footage went viral: a clip of Burna Boy lifting and spinning Shakira drew huge engagement, and her rehearsal post passed one million likes within hours.
The production is bigger than first announced. Beyond the four co-headliners, the show features conductor Gustavo Dudamel, Staten Island’s PS22 Chorus accompanied by Coldplay, Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe, and Sesame Street and Muppets characters highlighting the children’s education mission. Global Citizen, producing with Live Nation and Done + Dusted, has promised surprises, with CEO Hugh Evans predicting it could become the most-viewed entertainment event in history.
Likely setlist: “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy is guaranteed. “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” is the strong favorite for her legacy moment. If her roughly 3-minute segment allows, “Hips Don’t Lie” is the likeliest addition, with an all-star finale under Chris Martin’s direction a realistic closer.
Shakira brings unmatched big-game experience to the stage: the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez in 2020 and the first-ever Copa América final halftime show in 2024.
Dai Dai: The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song
“Dai Dai” was released on May 14, 2026 through Sony Music Latin. The 3:43 track blends Afrobeats, Latin pop, dance-pop, and reggaetón, with writing credits that include Shakira, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, and Jon Bellion. The title is an Italian expression meaning “come on,” and the chorus (“Dai dai, Ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!”) mixes Italian, Spanish, French, and English. The lyrics name-check football legends including Pelé, Maradona, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Beckham, Mbappé, Salah, and Colombian icon Carlos Valderrama.
The song has become the tournament’s breakout hit. It debuted at No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 (chart dated June 27), only the fourth official World Cup song ever to reach that chart, then climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 dated July 18. No official World Cup anthem had topped the Global 200 since the chart launched in 2020.
Royalties support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children’s education and football access by the end of the tournament. Shakira is donating her royalties, and Sony Music pledged to match the first $250,000. Burna Boy, the first solo Nigerian artist to win a Grammy, called representing Africa on the first World Cup halftime stage “a privilege and a responsibility.”
Shakira’s FIFA World Cup Performance History
Shakira has performed at more World Cups than any artist in history and was the first act to appear at three consecutive tournaments.
| Tournament | Performance | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Germany | Closing ceremony, Berlin | “Hips Don’t Lie” (with Wyclef Jean), “Bamboo” |
| 2010 South Africa | Opening and closing ceremonies | “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” (official song) |
| 2014 Brazil | Closing ceremony, Maracanã | “La La La (Brazil 2014)” |
| 2026 USA/Canada/Mexico | Opening ceremony, Estadio Azteca | “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy (official song) |
| 2026 USA/Canada/Mexico | Final halftime show, MetLife Stadium | First-ever World Cup halftime show |
The Waka Waka legacy: Recorded with South African band Freshlyground as the official 2010 song, “Waka Waka” sold 15 million digital downloads and holds the Guinness World Record as the most streamed FIFA World Cup song on Spotify, passing one billion streams. Its music video has over 4 billion YouTube views, among the most-watched videos ever on the platform. “Dai Dai” is now her second official World Cup anthem, 16 years later.
Shakira’s Career: Records and Achievements
Shakira, born February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia, is known as the Queen of Latin Music and has sold over 80 million records worldwide. Her 2001 crossover album Laundry Service made her a global star, and “Hips Don’t Lie” made her the first South American artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006. Her 2024 album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album in February 2025.
| Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Records sold worldwide | 80+ million |
| Grammy Awards | 4 (from 7 nominations) |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 15 (from 36 nominations) |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 47+ (record for a female artist) |
| Hot 100 number ones | 1 (“Hips Don’t Lie,” 2006) |
| Billboard Global 200 number ones | “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy (2026) |
| Spotify streams (“Waka Waka”) | 1+ billion (Guinness World Record) |
| YouTube views (“Waka Waka”) | 4+ billion |
| MTV VMAs Vanguard Award | 2025 |
| BET Ultimate Icon Award | 2025 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Nominated (2026) |
The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
Shakira performs today in the middle of the highest-grossing tour ever by a Latin artist. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour launched February 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro and has grossed $421.6 million across 3.3 million tickets in its first 86 shows, a milestone certified by Guinness World Records in December 2025. Highlights include 13 sold-out Mexico City stadium shows, a free Zócalo concert that drew 400,000 fans on March 1, 2026 (the largest crowd ever in the square), and a Copacabana Beach show for over 2 million fans on May 2, 2026.
The 2026 US arena leg began June 13 at Intuit Dome, two days after Shakira opened the World Cup at Estadio Azteca, and closes July 25 in Atlantic City. She then heads to Madrid for an 11-show residency starting September 18 at Shakira Stadium, a purpose-built 50,000-capacity venue designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, where more than half a million tickets sold within hours.
How to Watch the Shakira World Cup 2026 Halftime Show
The final kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with the halftime show starting at approximately 3:45 p.m. ET depending on first-half stoppage time. US viewers can watch free over the air with an antenna, or stream via the FOX Sports app (TV login required) and Peacock for Spanish coverage.
The entertainment starts earlier. A closing ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m. ET featuring Post Malone, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and IShowSpeed, plus a Tom Cruise appearance, with Jennifer Hudson singing the US national anthem before kickoff.
International broadcasters include BBC and ITV (UK), TSN (Canada), TelevisaUnivision and TV Azteca (Mexico), SBS (Australia), and RTVE (Spain). In New York, 50,000 fans will watch from Central Park’s Great Lawn at the world’s largest official watch party.
For full broadcast details, see our complete FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show guide.
FAQ about the Shakira World Cup 2026 Halftime Show
What time does the Shakira halftime show start?
Approximately 3:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19, 2026, depending on first-half stoppage time. The halftime break is extended to around 30 minutes to fit the 11-minute show.
Will Burna Boy perform with Shakira?
Yes. FIFA confirmed Burna Boy joins Shakira for “Dai Dai,” repeating their opening ceremony duet from June 11 at Estadio Azteca. The two rehearsed together at MetLife Stadium in the days before the final.
How long will Shakira perform?
The full show runs about 11 minutes, shared between Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber. Shakira is expected to get roughly 3 minutes with Burna Boy, plus a possible all-star finale.
Is Waka Waka still Shakira’s most popular World Cup song?
“Waka Waka” remains her signature World Cup anthem, holding the Guinness World Record for most streamed World Cup song on Spotify with over one billion streams and 4 billion YouTube views. “Dai Dai” now holds its own record as the first official World Cup song to top the Billboard Global 200.
Did Shakira perform at the Super Bowl?
Yes. She co-headlined Super Bowl LIV in February 2020 with Jennifer Lopez at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Emmy-winning performance is the most-viewed Super Bowl halftime show on YouTube. She also headlined the first Copa América final halftime show in 2024.
Is Shakira touring during the World Cup?
Yes. Her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran 2026 US leg runs June 13 to July 25, overlapping the entire tournament. After the final, she plays Atlantic City on July 25, then begins her 11-show Madrid residency on September 18.
The Shakira World Cup 2026 halftime show is the fifth FIFA performance of her career and the first halftime show in World Cup history, a stage no other artist was better positioned to headline. From “Waka Waka” in 2010 to the chart-topping “Dai Dai” today, Shakira’s legacy is woven into the fabric of the tournament itself.
