How Much Did Shakira, Justin Bieber and More Get Paid for World Cup 2026? Breaking Down the Cost - E! News

What the report says

E! News reported that the artists featured in the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19, including Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS and Justin Bieber, did not receive performance fees. According to the outlet, Global Citizen x FIFA confirmed the performers were paid nothing for the event, which was tied to a charitable campaign focused on expanding children’s access to education and sports.

The show took place during the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, where E! said Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. The performance lineup included Madonna opening with “Music” alongside Brazilian football figures Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, BTS performing “Dynamite,” Bieber singing “Everything Hallelujah,” and Shakira bringing out Burna Boy for “Dai Dai.” The Ghetto Kids dance troupe, PS22 Chorus and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, identified by E! as the event’s curator, also took part.

E! framed the performance as a first for the World Cup, borrowing a halftime-show format more commonly associated with major U.S. sporting events. The outlet also noted that the final drew numerous celebrities, listing appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and others.

The charitable component was central to the report. E! said $1 from every World Cup ticket sold was directed to charity, and cited a prior Global Citizen x FIFA announcement describing the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund as an effort seeking to raise $100 million for education and football access for children worldwide.