A video of Nigerian singer Burna Boy lifting Colombian star Shakira during a World Cup rehearsal has gone viral, days before the two headline the final’s halftime show.
The clip has drawn a wave of reactions online, with fans sharing and joking about the moment across social media.
Burna Boy and Shakira are the voices behind “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The pair first performed the track together at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.
They are now set to headline the World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Other stars billed for the show include Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber.
The song has since topped Billboard’s Global charts. It is Burna Boy’s first-ever number one and Shakira’s second.
During a rehearsal session ahead of Sunday’s final, Shakira reportedly asked Burna Boy how he felt about reaching number one on the charts with their song.
Burna Boy responded by pulling her into a tight hug and lifting her off the ground.
“That’s how I feel,” he told her.
Shakira, visibly touched by the gesture, wittily said she wished she could lift him the same way in return.
The exchange spread quickly after a clip was posted on X.
Reaction to the moment was playful, with many fans jokingly bringing Shakira’s ex-partner, footballer Gerard Piqué, into the conversation.
FIFA has confirmed a separate star-studded lineup for the World Cup final’s closing ceremony, apart from the halftime show featuring Burna Boy and Shakira.
The closing lineup includes Italian singer Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams.
American-Ghanaian internet personality IShowSpeed is also on the bill, with a special appearance expected from Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.
Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Jennifer Hudson is set to perform the United States national anthem ahead of kickoff.
The final at MetLife Stadium on July 19 will bring together some of the biggest names in music for one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
Source: Yen Entertainment
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