Shakira's historic World Cup 2026 halftime show fuels global celebrations

Colombian singer Shakira headlined the first-ever halftime show in a FIFA World Cup final, performing the tournament anthem “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. She wore a custom Roberto Cavalli ensemble designed by Fausto Puglisi, featuring more than 200 000 Swarovski crystals and over 120 hours of hand‑embroidery. The production, praised for its spectacle, marked a milestone for the sport’s entertainment format.

Following the show, Shakira posted behind‑the‑scenes photos with a roster of international stars—including Beyoncé, BTS, Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Tyla, Ed Sheeran, and Burna Boy—highlighting the event’s celebrity reach. She subsequently performed a New York concert at the Barclays Center with the same guests, and later announced that she had surpassed 100 million Instagram followers, the first Latin artist to do so.

The celebration extended beyond the singer. In Madrid, Spanish fans cheered their World Cup victory to Brazilian funk hit “Vidrado em Você” by MC Livinho, underscoring the tournament’s cultural crossover. Social media also revived a viral “two‑Shakiras” theory questioning whether a double had been used during Shakira’s performances, though the claim remains unsubstantiated.