Burna Boy has given fans an exclusive look behind the scenes of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, releasing a video diary that captures candid moments with fellow performers Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Madonna and other artists who took part in the groundbreaking production at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The behind-the-scenes footage follows Burna Boy from rehearsals through the final performance, documenting preparations for FIFA’s first-ever official World Cup Final halftime show. Cameras captured the Nigerian superstar interacting with artists backstage, participating in production meetings and rehearsing alongside dancers and musicians ahead of the globally televised event.
One of the diary’s standout moments features Burna Boy sharing laughs and conversations with Justin Bieber as the two prepared for their respective performances. The video also shows Burna Boy greeting Shakira backstage before the Colombian singer took the stage, with both artists exchanging warm embraces while production crews made final preparations for the halftime spectacle.
Additional scenes include Burna Boy meeting members of BTS following the K-pop group’s performance of “Dynamite,” as well as brief backstage interactions with Madonna and members of the show’s creative team. The diary highlights the collaborative atmosphere behind one of the largest live entertainment productions ever staged at a FIFA World Cup Final.
Throughout the video, Burna Boy is seen rehearsing his own performance, adjusting stage blocking with choreographers and participating in sound checks before taking the field. The production diary also showcases the elaborate staging process, including massive lighting rigs, pyrotechnics, moving platforms and the rapid transformation of the pitch during the halftime interval.
The halftime show, curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, brought together an international lineup of music stars and marked a new era for FIFA’s flagship tournament by introducing a Super Bowl-style entertainment production. Burna Boy’s performance was widely praised alongside appearances from BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna, helping make the inaugural halftime show one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 World Cup Final.
Since its release, Burna Boy’s behind-the-scenes video diary has generated significant attention across social media, with fans praising the rare backstage access and the candid interactions between some of the world’s biggest music stars. The footage offers a closer look at the months of planning and collaboration that culminated in one of the defining entertainment moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
