Overview
- Shakira led the roughly 17-minute halftime performance at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, performing the official World Cup song “Dai Dai.”
- She shared the stage with Nigerian star Burna Boy and Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids, who joined for a choreographed segment that drew strong crowd reaction.
- “Dai Dai” had already reached number-one positions on major charts and was performed earlier in the tournament at the opening match, reinforcing Shakira’s long World Cup association.
- Colombian broadcaster Caracol TV carried the final live with streaming on Caracol Play and published viewing details for local audiences while noting VPN options for overseas viewers.
- FIFA’s move to an expanded halftime show signals a push to broaden the World Cup’s commercial and entertainment appeal and could raise global exposure for featured international and viral artists.