Hanoi [Vietnam], June 17: Amidst the FIFA World Cup 2026 setting numerous records for prize money for participating teams, many fans are also curious about the fees that big-name music stars like Lisa, Shakira, and Katy Perry receive for appearing at the planet's biggest sporting event, Kbizoom reported on June 15th.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 not only marks a historic milestone as the tournament expands to 48 national teams for the first time, but also becomes an unprecedented global entertainment event. Alongside the high-stakes matches, a host of big names from the world of music, from Western pop and K-pop to Latin American music, have appeared at the tournament, contributing to making this year's World Cup one of the most influential intersections between sports and entertainment.
The salaries of the stars remain a mystery.
At Mexico's legendary Estadio Azteca, the spotlight was on Shakira and Burna Boy as the duo performed the official theme song, "Dai Dai ." Renowned singer Andrea Bocelli also appeared alongside Korean artist EJAE to perform " DNA ( More Than a Game )," notably featuring lyrics in Korean. The vibrant Latin atmosphere continued with appearances by J Balvin, Ryan Castro, and two Mexican music icons, Mana and Alejandro Fernandez.
In Canada, prominent representatives of the country's music scene such as Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, and Alessia Cara delivered spectacular performances. Meanwhile, in the US, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles welcomed Katy Perry, Lisa (BlackPink), Tyla, and Future, creating an impressive combination of leading artists from the contemporary music industry.
Notably, the 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament in history to adopt a halftime show format in the final, similar to the famous Halftime Show of the Super Bowl. The final, scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (USA), is expected to feature three iconic names in world music: Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. FIFA is reportedly collaborating with Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, to shape the artistic concept and coordinate the lineup of performing artists.
This star-studded lineup quickly raised a question of particular interest to fans: How much did FIFA pay to have top global music stars deliver performances on a scale comparable to international concerts at the planet's biggest football event?
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
