FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show: Who is performing, how long will it last, and how much will Shakira and others be paid?
Ahead of the highly anticipated final, the artists reunited on site for rehearsals after previously appearing together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Shakira, who showed her fans the behind-the-scenes of the preparations, shared a rehearsal photo with Burna Boy on social media and wrote:
“Getting ready for Sunday! @burnaboygram See you at the @fifaworldcup Final! Dai dai, iko, dale, allez, let’s go.”
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, “Dai Dai”. The track was promoted as a global anthem celebrating unity while also supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show schedule
Halftime entertainment is expected to feature a host of international stars and special guests, including:
Shakira
Burna Child
Justin Bieber
madonna
of BTS
Chef Gustavo Dudamel
PS22 Chorus with Coldplay
Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets
The program is expected to be a first for FIFA, taking place between the two halves of a World Cup final and going beyond the traditional 15-minute half-time.
Do Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber receive payments from FIFA?
According to a Marca report, star players do not receive a fixed performance fee to appear in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Final halftime show.
The arrangement reportedly follows a similar model to the Super Bowl halftime show, where organizers cover production costs and logistics rather than paying artists a traditional performance fee.
Instead, artists’ biggest reward is expected to make a huge impact around the world by performing in front of one of the world’s largest television audiences. This visibility often leads to an increase in music sales, streams and other commercial opportunities, the report notes. It is also said that the artists receive a small stipend during rehearsals.
Previous FIFA World Cup ceremonies have followed a similar approach; many artists had chosen to perform without a traditional appearance fee in exchange for global recognition and the increase in digital engagement that often follows the event.
How long will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show last?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show is expected to last approximately 11 minutes. The performance promises a fast-paced musical spectacle featuring Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and other global artists, making it one of the biggest entertainment events in FIFA World Cup history, alongside the Argentina-Spain title clash.
