Back Again! Shakira to Participate in the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show

Colombia is leading the way for this new edition of the 2026 World Cup, with J Balvin and Shakira joining other artists who will participate in the event's official songs, opening ceremony, and now the grand final's halftime show.

Back Again! Shakira to Participate in the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show

TL;DR

  • Shakira will perform at the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show.
  • J Balvin will headline the 2022 World Cup opening show.
  • The halftime show will take place on July 19 in New Jersey and last no more than 11 minutes.
  • Shakira is also responsible for the official event song 'Dai Dai'.
  • The announcements were made via FIFA's official social media channels.
  • Colombians are celebrating Shakira's fourth World Cup participation, calling her 'the queen of the World Cups'.