Burna Boy, Madonna, Justin Bieber, others perform at World Cup final halftime show tonight
The African Giant will share the stage with global stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the celebrated PS22 Chorus in a performance expected to be watched by billions of viewers across the world The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has described his inclusion in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show as a proud moment not only for himself but for Africa and the global Afrobeats movement.
His performance at the World Cup final adds another prestigious global event to his résumé, following appearances at major international festivals and sporting ceremonies that have showcased African music to worldwide audiences.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show is expected to be one of the most-watched musical performances in history, with billions of football fans tuning in from every continent.
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