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

After a milestone World Cup halftime show, many would expect the A-list musical acts to score a major payout. 

But in reality, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber and the rest of the global group of artists got paid a whopping $0. 

Indeed, Global Citizen x FIFA—a charitable effort aimed at unlocking access to sports and education for children worldwide—confirmed that none of the artists who performed at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19 were paid. 

Instead, the musicians were content to be a part of history, as they will be remembered for helping to introduce this American tradition to the world’s favorite sport. Before Spain sealed their fate as World Cup champs—beating Argentina with a score of 1-0—the artists came together to deliver a truly global show. 

To kick things off, Madonna, 67, drove into the stadium performing her track “Music,” alongside Brazil national team legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Taking up the torch, BTS—whose members include Jimin, Jung Kook, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM and V—sang their explosive hit “Dynamite.”