The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is set to make history on Sunday, July 19, not only with the blockbuster clash between defending champions Argentina and Spain, but also with the tournament's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show. The star-studded performance will feature global music icons Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and several other international artists.
Ahead of the highly anticipated final, the performers reunited on the pitch for rehearsals after previously appearing together during the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations, Shakira 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 are set to perform "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track has been promoted as a global anthem celebrating unity while supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show lineup
The halftime entertainment is expected to feature an extensive lineup of international stars and special guests, including:
Shakira
Burna Boy
Justin Bieber
Madonna
BTS
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel
PS22 Chorus with Coldplay
Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets
The programme will be staged between the two halves of the World Cup final and is expected to go beyond the traditional 15-minute halftime break, marking a first for FIFA.
Are Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber getting paid by FIFA?
According to a Marca report, the headline performers are not receiving a fixed performance fee for appearing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show.
The arrangement reportedly follows a model similar to the Super Bowl halftime show, where organisers cover production expenses and logistics rather than paying artists a traditional performance fee.
Instead, the artists' biggest reward is expected to be the massive global exposure generated by performing before one of the world's largest television audiences. The report states that this visibility typically leads to increased music sales, streaming numbers and other commercial opportunities. Performers are also said to receive a small stipend during rehearsals.
Previous FIFA World Cup ceremonies have followed a similar approach, with several artists choosing to perform without a conventional appearance fee in exchange for worldwide exposure and the surge 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 highlights in FIFA World Cup history alongside the Argentina vs Spain title clash.
