Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time showImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Shakira and Burna Boy performed their collaboration, Dai Dai, which has been a global chart hit a fixture in stadiums throughout the tournamentByMadeline HalpertReporting fromNew YorkPublished19 July 2026, 19:09 BSTUpdated 29 minutes agoPop giants Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber performed for thousands of spectators at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show.Madonna sung her hit song Music – seeming to appear from tunnels under the arena.Their performances came in a half-time that ran to 27 minutes and 22 seconds – the longest in World Cup history.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Madonna was flanked by Brazilian greats Ronaldinho and RonaldoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Justin Bieber played guitar in his segmentColombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian musician Burna Boy reunited on stage after performing together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City last month.Image source, Getty ImagesWatch closing ceremony and build-up before Spain face Argentina in World Cup final
