World Cup has its first halftime show, Shakira leads Rihanna to the stage, promises to explode

Held for the first time in three countries, the United States, Mexico and Canada, with an expanded scale of 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup is not only a football festival, but is gradually becoming a global super event, combining sports, music and popular culture.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed a revolutionary change to the 2026 World Cup final, with a halftime show - something that has never happened in the tournament's nearly 100-year history. The special stage will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, in collaboration with international charity Global Citizen.

"This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup. A performance worthy of the biggest sporting event on the planet," Infantino said.

Immediately after FIFA's announcement, social media exploded with the news that two world music icons, Shakira and Rihanna, were in talks to perform at this special show. The rumor originated from sources such as "Top Music Universe" and "@Shhaknews", and quickly spread across the globe.

Fans on social media could not hide their excitement:

- Without Shakira there would be no World Cup!

- Shakira and Rihanna performing together? That would be a musical explosion!

- A legendary handshake, I'm ready to welcome it!

If this information becomes true, this will be the reunion of the two female artists since the hit Can't Remember to Forget You (2014) - the song that reached more than 1.3 billion views on YouTube and ranked top 15 on Billboard HO.T 100 after more than a decade.

Shakira: Icon associated with World Cup

According to Billboard, Shakira proved her influence on the World Cup through a series of iconic songs that later artists would find difficult to surpass. Rolling Stone newspaper said that the formula for success in Shakira's products is: catchy Latin melodies, "ho.t" dances and the influence of her name.

She is the only female artist to have performed at three consecutive World Cups, specifically:

- 2006 (Germany): Hips Don't Lie with Wyclef Jean at the closing ceremony.

- 2010 (South Africa): The immortal hit Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) became the official song of the tournament.

2014 (Brazil): The song La La La (Brazil 2014) stirred up the Maracanã stadium.

Rihanna: Queen of the Stage and New Generation Icon

Despite not releasing music as frequently in recent years, Rihanna remains one of the most influential stars. Her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl while pregnant not only made a big impression but also broke global viewership records, proving her status as the "queen of entertainment".

With her ability to stir up the stage, Rihanna is considered the perfect piece for the World Cup stage - where the most intense emotions of sports and music converge.

Infantino also revealed that Coldplay's Chris Martin and manager Phil Harvey will be involved in the selection of performers. Notably, famous rapper Drake has also been mentioned as a potential guest, after he appeared at the event to announce the World Cup host cities.

All the names mentioned are symbolic, showing the ambition to turn the final into not just a sporting competition, but a globalized, colorful festival that goes beyond the boundaries of football.

From expanding to 48 teams, hosting in three countries, to integrating high-end entertainment elements, the 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be the biggest event in modern sports history. It will not only be a celebration of football technique, tactics and emotion, but also a showcase of cultural exchange, music and performing arts.

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