Burna Boy, Shakira reunite before World Cup final halftime performance
Nigerian singer Burna Boy and Colombian superstar Shakira have reunited ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
Photos shared on social media showed the two artistes together during preparations for the performance, which will take place at the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on July 19.
Burna Boy and Shakira are among the headline performers confirmed for the first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show in FIFA World Cup history. The entertainment lineup also includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, and BTS.
FIFA has confirmed that the halftime show is being organised in partnership with Global Citizen as part of efforts to raise funds for education initiatives worldwide.
Burna Boy’s appearance will also make him the first Nigerian artiste to perform at a FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
