The FIFA World Cup came to an end after weeks of exciting football, dramatic matches and unforgettable moments. Held once every 4 years, the tournament once again brought together fans from different parts of the world. Throughout the competition, social media remained filled with celebrations, memes, discussions about players and reactions to the teams that reached the final. The tournament created excitement not only on the field but also online, where football fans shared their opinions and favourite moments throughout the event.
One of the biggest talking points of this edition of the World Cup was the halftime musical performance during the final. Inspired by the Super Bowl halftime show, which takes place during the annual National Football League championship game, FIFA introduced a live music performance in the middle of the final. British band Coldplay led the show, while several well known international artists also took part. The performance received different reactions from football experts, fans and players, making it one of the most discussed moments of the championship.
The halftime show lasted 27 minutes, which was longer than the usual 15 minutes break. During the performance, the audience watched appearances by Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, Burna Boy and Coldplay. The mix of football and live music offered viewers a different kind of entertainment and added another highlight to the World Cup final.
Shakira attracted attention for both her performance and her outfit. She performed Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Burna Boy. For the performance, she wore a Roberto Cavalli gown covered with sparkling details. The dress featured a plunging lace up neckline, bright hot pink and yellow feathers, a high low design and large side cutouts that gave her the freedom to move comfortably while performing on stage.
The outfit also included a feathered skirt with a hip high slit and a floor length design. Shakira matched her hot pink microphone with her dress and performed barefoot. She completed her look with her signature waist length blonde curls, soft smoky eye makeup and matte mauve lipstick. According to InStyle, the styling helped complete her stage appearance.
The Korean pop group BTS also performed during the 2026 World Cup finale. At the time, the group was in the middle of its Arirang tour for its album of the same name. Before arriving for the World Cup performance, BTS had performed in Paris and then travelled to New York. Their appearance, along with the performances by other international artists, added to the entertainment during the championship finale.