Football fans have a lot to enjoy tonight. Beyond the Spain vs Argentina final, another history-making moment is coming. Burna Boy and Shakira will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show at MetLife Stadium. Their performance promises music, dance, and unforgettable energy. If their Instagram updates are anything to go by, fans should expect an electrifying show.
In one behind-the-scenes clip, Shakira asked Burna Boy about their hit song “Dai Dai” reaching number one. Smiling, Burna replied, “This is what I think!” before lifting her into the air and spinning her around. That fun moment perfectly captured the excitement ahead of tonight’s performance. Uganda’s famous Ghetto Kids will also join the stars on stage.
Their journey with this World Cup started months ago. Burna Boy and Shakira released “Dai Dai” on 15 May 2026 as the official FIFA World Cup song. The title means “come on, come on” in Italian. The track blends Afrobeats with Latin sounds, making it a perfect anthem for football fans worldwide. They first performed the song live during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico on 11 June. Now, they return for another historic performance.
More importantly, “Dai Dai” also serves as the official anthem for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The campaign hopes to raise $100 million to improve children’s access to quality education and football opportunities.
Meanwhile, the football action promises plenty of drama. Spain face Argentina in one of the biggest finals in recent history. Lionel Messi leads the defending champions as they chase another world title. On the other side, Spain will rely on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 19-year-old has been one of the tournament’s brightest stars.
During halftime, fans will enjoy an 11-minute show featuring Burna Boy, Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus. Interestingly, none of the performers accepted payment. Instead, they donated their time to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
Don’t Miss the Action… How to Watch
If you don’t want to miss the action, there are several viewing options. Fans in the United States can watch on Fox and Telemundo. Canadians can watch the match on Bell Media (TSN, CTV, RDS). Viewers in the United Kingdom can stream the match on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
For Australia, fans can watch on SBS and SBS On Demand. SBS also offers a standalone livestream of just the halftime show, in addition to the full match. Nigerian fans can catch every moment live on SuperSport via DStv. The rest of Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, etc.) can watch the match on SuperSport (DStv/GOtv).
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 pm WAT on Sunday, 19 July 2026. So, grab your friends, wear your team colours, and keep your dancing shoes close. Tonight is more than a football final. It is a celebration of music, culture, and the beautiful game.
