The FIFA World Cup has come to an end after weeks of exciting football, memorable matches and emotional moments. Held once every 4 years, the tournament once again brought fans from around the world together. Social media was filled with celebrations, funny memes, discussions about players and debates over the teams that reached the final. The championship created plenty of excitement both on and off the field.
One of the biggest highlights of this edition of the tournament was the introduction of a halftime musical performance during the final. Inspired by the Super Bowl halftime show held during the annual National Football League championship game, the FIFA World Cup included a live music event in the middle of the match. The performance featured British band Coldplay as the main act, along with several internationally known artists. The show received mixed reactions from football experts, fans and even some players, but it quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the final.
The halftime performance lasted 27 minutes, which was longer than the usual 15 minutes break. During this time, the stage featured performances by Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, Burna Boy and Coldplay. The combination of music and football created a different experience for viewers and added another major attraction to the championship finale.
Shakira attracted attention not only for her performance but also for her stage outfit. She performed Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Burna Boy. The singer wore a Roberto Cavalli gown decorated with sparkling details and designed with a plunging lace up neckline. The outfit featured bright hot pink and yellow feathers, a high low design and large side cutouts that allowed her to move comfortably during her performance.
The sparkling gown flowed into a feathered skirt with a hip high slit and a floor length finish. Shakira also carried a hot pink microphone that matched her outfit and performed barefoot on stage. She completed her look with her signature waist length blonde curls, soft smoky eye makeup and matte mauve lipstick. According to InStyle, the styling added to the overall impact of her performance.
The Korean pop group BTS also appeared during the World Cup 2026 finale. The group is currently on its Arirang tour for its album of the same name. Before arriving for the World Cup performance, BTS had been performing in Paris and then travelled to New York to take part in the event. Their appearance added another major attraction to the star filled halftime show.