After FIFA announced its participation in the halftime of the 2026 World Cup final, Shakira He expressed that he has always had “an undoubted connection with football and the World Cup.”
The Colombian singer will perform together with the American Madonna and the South Korean group BTS during the break of the football finalwhich will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
“This is going to be my fourth World Cup, but I think it will be the most special of all because this edition plans to leave an important legacy for all those children who do not have visibilitywho live in vulnerable conditions and do not have access to quality education,” Shakira said during an interview with EFE.
When asked if she considers herself an ambassador for Latin America in the World Cups, the Colombian stated yes, since she has an “undoubted” connection with soccer.
“It is a World Cup that feels different from the others. Obviously, my journey with La La La (Brazil 2014) and with Waka Waka (2010) It has been extraordinary. Waka Waka “It is one of my most endearing songs and both are also part of my musical legacy,” he noted.
Shakira will also be part of the tournament’s official soundtrack, with her song Dai Dai.
“With Dai Dai I also have that possibility to contribute something more, because we are donating 100% of the profits to the charitable cause of the FIFA education fund and Global Citizen”, shared the Colombian singer.
In the last final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the musical show was part of the closing ceremony, before the match between Argentina and France, and featured artists such as the Puerto Rican Ozuna and the French Gims.
In this 2026 edition, Shakira, Madonna and BTS will perform at halftime—for the first time in history—according to FIFA announced.
Coldplay singer Chris Martin was in charge of choosing, through the charitable production company Global Citizen, the members of this show, which will combine American pop culture with Latin and Asian rhythms.
With information from EFE.