How Much Would FIFA Pay Shakira? What World Cup Performers Really Make
A new report pegs Shakira’s paycheck for performing the World Cup Final halftime show at around seven figures from FIFA.
Don’t expect a giant paycheck here: multiple reports say Shakira won’t receive a traditional appearance fee for the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Instead, FIFA is covering the production and logistics for the performance — a setup that mirrors the NFL ’s Super Bowl model — with only a small rehearsal stipend reportedly involved. The show itself is planned to run about 11 minutes.
The tradeoff is reach. The last World Cup Final in 2022 drew an estimated 1.5 billion viewers worldwide, and outlets note that exposure of that size typically spikes music streams, boosts sales, and helps sell concert tickets long after the confetti falls.
Performers aren’t paid a traditional fee — FIFA foots the bill for the show.
Who’s on the bill
Alongside Shakira, the halftime lineup is expected to stack major pop names, per reports:
- Madonna
- BTS
- Justin Bieber
This will be the first halftime show ever staged during a World Cup Final, and coverage out of Latin America adds that the production will also tie into the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aimed at expanding access to education and the sport for kids worldwide.
The inaugural World Cup Final halftime show is set to take place during the championship match in 2026.