Nigerian Afrobeats performer Burna Boy and Colombian sensation Shakira have met up at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to practice for this Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final. Burna Boy shared footage on X of the two sharing a friendly embrace and laughing as they gear up for the first halftime performance in the history of a World Cup final.
The artist expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, where he will join Shakira for a major global performance. FIFA has confirmed that the duo will headline the show by performing the official 2026 anthem, Dai Dai. This song was first debuted by the pair at the tournament’s opening ceremony held in Mexico City.
A massive list of guest performers is expected to join them, such as BTS, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Coldplay’s PS22 Chorus, and Gustavo Dudamel, along with special segments featuring characters from The Muppets and Sesame Street. Organizers have reportedly planned for the halftime segment to exceed the standard 15-minute duration to accommodate the extensive show. Fans across the globe are preparing to watch the final match between Spain and Argentina, which promises to be as notable for its entertainment as for the football on the pitch.
