Africa’s presence on the global stage continues to grow stronger as Uganda’s renowned dance group, the Triplets Ghetto Kids, have been confirmed to perform alongside Shakira at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show.
The announcement was made by Shakira in a video message to fans, where she shared her vision for the performance as a global celebration of dance and culture. According to her, the show will bring together a diverse range of talents from different parts of the world, with the Ugandan group officially included in the lineup.
The Ghetto Kids, founded by Dauda Kavuma in Kampala, Uganda, have become one of Africa’s most recognised youth dance groups, known for their high-energy choreography and emotional storytelling through movement. Over the years, they have built an international profile that includes a viral appearance in French Montana’s “Unforgettable” music video, a performance during the 2022 FIFA World Cup festivities in Qatar, and a finalist spot on Britain’s Got Talent.
Their inclusion in the World Cup final performance marks another milestone in their global journey, placing African dance talent at the centre of one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
Shakira is expected to perform her tournament anthem “Dai Dai,” which also features Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, further strengthening Africa’s musical presence at the event.
The 2026 World Cup has already confirmed multiple African and global acts across its entertainment lineup. Alongside Burna Boy’s contribution to the official soundtrack, Rema and Tyla are set to perform at the opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12.
The final match is scheduled for July 19 at the New York–New Jersey Stadium, where Shakira is expected to headline the halftime show alongside global icons Madonna and BTS, in what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious halftime productions in World Cup history.
With the addition of the Ghetto Kids, the performance is set to reflect a broader cultural fusion bringing African rhythm, global pop, and high-performance choreography to the world’s biggest stage.
