After one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 World Cup final, in which Shakira shared the stage with the Ghetto Kids dancers, the most difficult moment arrived: the farewell.
The group of children from Uganda was invited by the Colombian singer to participate in the halftime show of the World Cup final, where he accompanied her in the choreography.
However, a week after the historic event, The children had to say goodbye to return to Africa.
The Colombian singer shared a video on her social networks in which the emotional farewell was recorded. Between hugs, tears and words of gratitude, the artist said goodbye to the little dancers, whom, in turn, she tried to console.
“See you soon. Don’t be sad because we will be friends forever, I promise. I’ll call you when you arrive to Uganda. Milan and Sasha (her children) are going to call them,” said the artist while hugging them, kissing them and drying their tears.
Shakira added a special promise: “Maybe I’ll see them in Madrid. Do you want to come to Madrid? I have some shows in Madrid, maybe you can visit me there. “Would you like that?” he told them.
The children, obviously sad, but with the hope of a new meeting, agreed and accepted the invitation.
The images were recorded on Sunday, July 26, a week after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, in which the Spanish team emerged victorious against Argentina.
“The Ghetto Kids have brought us their contagious joy and love, and have inspired us so much with their talent, to remind us that, like them, there are many children who live forgotten and that they have enormous potential waiting to be unlocked and are just waiting for the opportunity to offer the best!” added the artist in the description that accompanies the video.
The final of the 2026 World Cup was marked by the first halftime show in history, which brought together artists such as Shakira, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Coldplay and other artists, as well as characters from The Muppets and Sesame Street.
Shakira also included dancers she summoned through social networks, including the Ghetto Kids, a group of children from Uganda, Africa, who have become famous for sharing videos of their choreography.