Shakira Celebrates Historic FIFA World Cup Halftime Performance
Shakira has shared her excitement and gratitude after delivering a memorable performance during the FIFA World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New York.
The Colombian singer thanked her team, collaborators and fans for supporting a performance she described as a special moment in her career.
Taking to social media, Shakira expressed appreciation for everyone involved in creating the spectacular halftime event, highlighting the effort behind the global production.
The superstar also reunited with Burna Boy on stage, where they performed the FIFA anthem “DAI DAI.” The duo previously introduced the song during the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City.
The historic halftime show marked FIFA’s first official 11-minute performance during a World Cup final and featured appearances from several international music icons.
Alongside Shakira and Burna Boy, artists including Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber were part of the star-studded lineup curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
The World Cup final saw Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Before the match, the closing ceremony featured performances from Post Malone, IShowSpeed, Swae Lee, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger.
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise also surprised fans with an appearance during the pre-match celebrations, adding to the excitement surrounding the global sporting event.
Shakira’s connection with FIFA events continues to grow, as the singer has now released four World Cup songs throughout her career.
Her iconic tracks include “Hips Don’t Lie” from 2006, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” from 2010 and “La La La” from the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
With another unforgettable World Cup moment added to her legacy, Shakira continues to remain one of the most recognized performers in international football history