Shakira is among the biggest stars set to perform during the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, and with millions of fans expected to tune in, many have been asking one question: how much will the Colombian singer be paid for the historic performance?

The halftime spectacle, taking place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, will also feature global names including Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber, making it one of the most star-studded musical lineups ever assembled for a football match.

While many fans might expect a multimillion-dollar paycheck, reports suggest the payment model works very differently from what most people assume.

According to MARCA, Shakira will not receive a traditional appearance fee for performing during the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. Instead, FIFA is reportedly covering the production and logistical costs associated with the performance, rather than paying artists a fixed salary.

As Just Jared also reported, the arrangement closely mirrors the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show, where headline performers typically appear without receiving a conventional performance fee. The outlet added that artists do receive a small stipend during rehearsals, but not a separate appearance payment.

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The 11-minute halftime show is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment moments of the tournament, yet its value for performers reportedly lies beyond a direct paycheck.

Rather than earning a traditional performance fee, artists are expected to benefit from the enormous global exposure that comes with appearing during one of the world's most-watched sporting events. The 2022 FIFA World Cup Final attracted an estimated 1.5 billion viewers, giving performers an audience few events can match.

According to MARCA, that visibility often translates into higher music streams, stronger record sales, increased ticket demand and other commercial opportunities long after the performance ends.

Meanwhile, BolaVIP reported that the halftime show also supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at expanding access to education and football opportunities for children worldwide. The outlet noted that the production follows a similar model to the Super Bowl, where artists perform for the global platform and cultural significance rather than a traditional paycheck.

For Shakira, performing during the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final halftime show represents more than a paid appearance—it is an opportunity to headline one of the biggest global stages in entertainment and sport.

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If you could add one more artist to the FIFA World Cup Final halftime lineup, who would you choose? Let us know in the comments!