Burna Boy, Shakira reunite ahead of historic World Cup final halftime show

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian pop icon Shakira have reunited ahead of their performance at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.

Burna Boy shared a video on his X account on Friday showing the pair embracing and chatting during rehearsals for Sunday’s show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.

Captioning the post, the Grammy-winning singer wrote, “Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!”

The clip, accompanied by photos, captured the two artistes sharing laughs and a warm embrace outside production trailers at the venue.

FIFA had earlier confirmed that Burna Boy and Shakira would perform Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the tournament’s inaugural Super Bowl-style halftime show.

The performance is expected to take place during an extended halftime break. While a traditional World Cup halftime lasts 15 minutes, organisers are reportedly preparing for a break of about 30 minutes, combining the usual analysis with an 11-minute entertainment segment.

FIFA also announced a star-studded lineup for the show, including BTS, Madonna, Justin Bieber, renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, as well as appearances by characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets.

Beyond entertainment, the halftime show is expected to highlight global education initiatives for children.

Sunday’s World Cup final will see Spain take on Argentina.

Burna Boy and Shakira previously performed Dai Dai at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City, where the song was officially unveiled as the anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.