Shakira, BTS, Laura Pausini Pose Backstage At FIFA World Cup 2026 Final; Fans Call It ‘Unreal’

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final was more than a landmark sporting event. Alongside Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina, the tournament witnessed its firstever Super Bowl-style halftime show. Adding to the excitement, Laura Pausini shared a backstage photo with BTS and Shakira, capturingone of the most talked-about moments and delighting fans across the globe.

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Laura Pausini Shares Backstage Photo With BTS And Shakira

Laura Pausini took to her Instagram Stories to post a backstage picture from New York’s MetLife Stadium following the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The image brought together BTS, Shakira and the Italian singer shortly after their appearances during the historic halftime show.

The photo quickly attracted attention online, arriving just hours after BTS reunited on stage with Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber for the tournament’s inaugural halftime performance.

Fans Celebrate The Unexpected Global Collaboration

The backstage photograph sparked an enthusiastic response on social media, with fans celebrating the rare meeting of global music stars.

One user said, “the crossover I didn’t know I desperately needed.”

Another jokingly said, “Why does Jungkook and Shakira are looking SAMEEE”

A different user commented, “Legends”

Another fan wrote, “Legends from different generations coming together. This is the kind of crossover fans will talk about for years.”

Another added, “This lineup is absolutely unreal. BTS, Shakira, and Laura Pausini in one frame is a global music moment.”

One more user said, “Queen of Italy, queen of Latin America and kings of South Korea.”

Shakira And Burna Boy Reunite On Stage

Another notable moment came when Colombian superstar Shakira reunited with Nigerian singer Burna Boy to perform their song, Dai Dai. The pair had previously performed together during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City and once again shared the stage during the World Cup final celebrations.

Shakira x World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/n9O3XHbTD2

— Muammer Kahraman (@thekahramanf1) July 19, 2026

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BTS Continue Their Long-Awaited Comeback

The performance marked another milestone in BTS’ highly anticipated return following a three-year musical break while members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. Their appearance at the FIFA World Cup final and Dynamite performance added another major chapter to the group’s comeback journey.

BTS FULL PERFORMANCE AT THE WORLD CUP HALF TIME SHOW pic.twitter.com/jK8cKkSLcy

— ajk ⋆ (@archiveforJK) July 19, 2026