Burna Boy Joins Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS for Historic FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Burna Boy will represent Africa alongside Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS during the historic first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, set to captivate billions of viewers worldwide.
NEW YORK, USA – Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy is set to make history after being confirmed as one of the performers at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.
The African music icon will share the stage with global superstars Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS during the landmark 11-minute performance at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The show is being curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and produced in partnership with Global Citizen.
Burna Boy’s inclusion marks another major milestone for African music on the global stage. The singer, whose official FIFA World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” with Shakira has enjoyed worldwide success, will represent Africa alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Speaking about the opportunity, Burna Boy described it as both an honour and a responsibility.
“The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together. To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I’m honoured to be part of a performance that not only celebrates football and culture but also helps create greater opportunities for children through education around the world.”
According to FIFA, the halftime show will also feature renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus, accompanied by Coldplay. The event is expected to reach billions of viewers worldwide, making it one of the biggest entertainment spectacles ever staged during a football match.
Beyond entertainment, the historic performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world. FIFA says more than $50 million has already been raised, with $1 from every ticket sold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup being donated to the fund.
The introduction of a Super Bowl-style halftime show marks a new era for the FIFA World Cup, blending football, music and global philanthropy on the sport’s biggest stage.
