Shakira once again proved why she is one of football’s most iconic performers, delivering a vibrant halftime performance alongside Burna Boy and Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids during the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The trio performed “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as part of the groundbreaking halftime spectacle curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen. Sharing the stage with global stars including Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber, Shakira helped make history in FIFA’s first Super Bowl-style halftime show.
Shakira once again proved why she is one of football’s most iconic performers, delivering a vibrant halftime performance alongside Burna Boy and Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids during the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The trio performed “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as part of the groundbreaking halftime spectacle curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen. Sharing the stage with global stars including Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber, Shakira helped make history in FIFA’s first Super Bowl-style halftime show.
From the moment she stepped onto the stage, Shakira commanded the stadium with her trademark charisma. Dressed in a custom Roberto Cavalli outfit adorned with more than 200,000 Swarovski crystals, she combined explosive choreography with her unmistakable vocals, bringing infectious energy to one of the night’s biggest performances. Burna Boy added his signature Afro-fusion sound, while the Triplets Ghetto Kids injected the routine with dynamic, high-energy dance moves that kept the crowd on its feet throughout the performance.
The appearance was especially meaningful for the Ugandan dance group. Shakira personally invited the Triplets Ghetto Kids to join her after being impressed by a viral video of their choreography to her music. For the young dancers, performing at the FIFA World Cup Final marked a remarkable journey from creating dance videos on the streets of Kampala to appearing on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Fans quickly flooded social media with praise for the performance, calling it one of the most uplifting moments of the halftime show. Many applauded the chemistry between Shakira and Burna Boy, while others celebrated the Ghetto Kids for stealing the spotlight with their joyful stage presence and boundless energy. Clips of the performance rapidly spread across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube within hours of the broadcast.
For Shakira, the performance added another unforgettable chapter to her long history with global football events. After delivering memorable appearances at previous FIFA World Cups and the 2024 Copa América Final, she once again demonstrated her ability to energize a stadium and connect with audiences around the world. Backed by Burna Boy’s powerful vocals and the infectious enthusiasm of the Triplets Ghetto Kids, “Dai Dai” became one of the defining musical moments of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.