The Burna Boy FIFA World Cup Final halftime show has been officially confirmed, with the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar set to perform during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

The Burna Boy FIFA World Cup Final halftime show will bring together some of the biggest names in global music for what promises to be one of the tournament’s most memorable entertainment spectacles.

FIFA unveiled a star-studded promotional lineup featuring Burna Boy alongside international music icons including Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS. The diverse lineup blends Afrobeats, Latin pop, K-pop, mainstream pop and dance music, reflecting the global reach of the FIFA World Cup.

The halftime show has been curated by Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, in partnership with ‘Global Citizen’. The performance will also support the ‘FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund’, an initiative aimed at expanding access to quality education for children around the world through football’s biggest stage.

Burna Boy’s selection is another major milestone in his international career. The Grammy Award-winning artist has continued to elevate Afrobeats on the global stage through sold-out stadium concerts, chart-topping albums and headline performances at some of the world’s biggest festivals.

His appearance at the World Cup Final further highlights the growing influence of African music in global entertainment.

The Burna Boy FIFA World Cup Final halftime show is expected to attract hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, making it one of the largest audiences of the singer’s career.

Fans are already anticipating a high-energy performance that showcases both his biggest hits and the global appeal of Afrobeats.

As anticipation builds toward the July 19 final, the Burna Boy FIFA World Cup Final halftime show is shaping up to be one of the defining moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating music, football and culture on the world’s biggest sporting stage.