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Justin Bieber will headline an 11-minute World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS, with Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus also performing in a Coldplay-curated set during the final near New York on July 19; the event supports FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million to expand education and soccer access for children worldwide and will include Sesame Street characters.
Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS as a co-headliner for the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, an 11‑minute global charity spectacle at the New York–New Jersey Stadium featuring Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus and Coldplay, with Muppets cameos. The event supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for education and football access worldwide, with donations tied to ticket sales and matched by the fund.
Justin Bieber will co-headline the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show with BTS, Shakira and Madonna at MetLife Stadium on July 19, also featuring Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the Muppets and the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay; the first-ever World Cup final halftime event supports the Global Citizen Education Fund and marks Bieber’s return to a major stage since Coachella.
Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the 11-minute, Super Bowl-style World Cup 2026 halftime show in New York on July 19, with additional performances by Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street; the curated set, raising funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aims to reach $100 million for children’s education, and Bieber’s appearance follows his return to the stage at Coachella.
Shakira, 49, and The Lincoln Lawyer star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, 45, were photographed outside the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles smiling and leaving together, sparking romance rumors; the sighting comes as Shakira pauses her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour and has said she’s focusing on her two sons with ex Gerard Piqué, while Garcia-Rulfo recently ended a three-year relationship with Audrey McGraw, with no public comment on a romance from either.
Shakira and Lincoln Lawyer actor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo were photographed leaving a West Hollywood hotel together, sharing smiles as they waited for a car; the casual outing sparked dating speculation with fans praising the potential couple while reps have yet to comment.
Shakira and The Lincoln Lawyer actor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo were photographed leaving a Los Angeles hotspot together, sparking dating speculation after a presumed date; Shakira is currently touring Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and has recently said she’s prioritizing her kids, with no confirmed relationship on her end.
Online chatter after the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City claimed Shakira used a body double for the performance of the tournament anthem, but close visual cues—including a forehead scar seen in multiple photos—suggest it was actually Shakira, with no official comment yet from her team.
A star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico City marked the start of the World Cup, featuring performances by Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek ahead of the tournament's games.
Shakira and Burna Boy delivered the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, joined by a star-studded lineup including Maná, J Balvin, Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda and Danny Ocean as the ceremony kicked off the tournament with a flag-draped stage and high-energy performances. The event also highlighted upcoming kickoff celebrations in Los Angeles and Toronto, and a historic final halftime show is planned with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, with proceeds to FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.
At Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony featured Shakira and Burna Boy performing the anthem Dai Dai, a celebration of Aztec culture, a 48-nation flag procession, and performances by Danny Ocean, Belinda, Mana, J Balvin, Tyla, Andrea Bocelli and EJAE for the official anthem DNA, with Salma Hayek welcoming fans; the event coincided with the tournament start, though fan zones faced disruptions due to teachers’ protests and security barriers near the venue.
The 2026 World Cup opens in Mexico City with a vibrant ceremony headlined by Shakira, plus performances from J Balvin, Burna Boy and others, as Mexico co-hosts with the US and Canada. Fans packed Azteca Stadium to celebrate the kickoff amid a build-up marked by renovations and protests, signaling a festive start to the tournament on home soil.
Billboard readers crowned Shakira and Burna Boy’s 'Dai Dai' as the best World Cup song of all time (31.28%), besting Shakira’s 2010 hit 'Waka Waka' (26.65%) and Ricky Martin’s 'Cup of Life' (24.73%), as part of a FIFA official-song lineup spanning 1990–2026. The poll also highlights other fan favorites like 'Ole Ola' and 'The Time of Our Lives'; Shakira & Burna Boy are set to perform 'Dai Dai' at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico.
Shakira was acquitted of tax fraud in Spain after an eight-year case, with the court finding she lived in the country for 163 days in 2011—short of the 183-day residency threshold—and overturning a fine to award a €60 million judgment. Spain’s treasury may appeal to the Supreme Court, and she may not receive the money until a final ruling, but fans have exploded on social media with memes celebrating the victory.
Shakira released the official video for 'Dai Dai,' her 2026 World Cup anthem with Burna Boy, featuring cameos from soccer stars like Messi and Mbappé; she’ll also headline the World Cup halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19.