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Burna Boy continues to break new ground as Afrobeats earns another major moment on the global stage through the FIFA World Cup.
If you thought football’s biggest night was only about what happens on the pitch, think again. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is getting a major entertainment upgrade, and music fans have every reason to be excited.
Burna Boy and Shakira are among the artists confirmed to perform during the tournament’s first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, turning the biggest match in football into a global celebration of music, culture, and unity. FIFA and Global Citizen announced an expanded lineup that includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS, Coldplay, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus. The performance will take place on 19 July at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
For Nigerian fans, Burna Boy’s inclusion is another proud moment for Afrobeats. Over the past few years, the Grammy-winning star has taken African music to some of the world’s biggest stages, and the FIFA World Cup Final now joins that growing list.
His appearance becomes even more special because he is expected to perform “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Colombian superstar Shakira. The collaboration has already attracted global attention and continues to connect football and music fans across continents.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show will bring together global music stars, including Burna Boy and Shakira, for a landmark performance.
Unlike previous World Cup finals, the 2026 edition will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time in the tournament’s history. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the performance, while Global Citizen is producing the event in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand access to education and football opportunities for children around the world.
As a result, the halftime show promises to be more than just entertainment. It will combine music, sport, and social impact on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Since the announcement, fans across social media have shared their excitement about seeing Burna Boy perform alongside some of the biggest names in global music. Many are especially eager to watch him represent Nigeria during such a landmark moment for both Afrobeats and African music.
Meanwhile, Shakira‘s return to the World Cup stage adds another exciting chapter to her long history with football. After unforgettable performances linked to previous tournaments, she is once again ready to entertain millions of viewers around the world.
Burna Boy is set to represent Afrobeats on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show.
With football’s biggest prize on the line and a lineup packed with international music stars, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final promises to deliver an unforgettable night both on and off the pitch.
For Burna Boy, the performance marks another milestone in a career that continues to break barriers for African music. For fans, it is yet another reminder that Afrobeats has become a global force capable of sharing the stage with the world’s biggest entertainers.
Stay tuned to MAX FM for more updates on Burna Boy, Afrobeats, and the biggest entertainment stories from around the world.
by Gladius Elizabeth
Music & Entertainment Writer, MAX FM
Published: July 9, 2026
