Copa America channels the Super Bowl: Pop sensation Shakira to perform tournament's first-ever halftime show during final showdown between Argentina & her native Colombia

The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will be teeming with Colombian fans this weekend as Colombia faces Argentina in the final of the 2024 Copa America. Leading the charge for Colombia are notable players such as James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, who aim to secure their nation's second international trophy. However, when the players go down the tunnel after the opening 45 minutes Shakira will take centre stage in the first-ever half-time show of Copa America.

Shakira has previously headlined major sporting events including the Super Bowl and three World Cups. This time, her performance will hold special significance as her home country vies for a historic victory. Incidentally, her upcoming performance will be held at the same Hard Rock Stadium where she shared the stage with Jennifer Lopez during the 2020 Super Bowl.

In the lead-up to the final, Shakira expressed her excitement and support for the Colombian team on social media. “Go Colombia! We have a great team! See you this Sunday at the Copa América final!” she wrote.

Throughout the tournament, Shakira's presence has been felt as her song ‘Puntería,’ although not the official Copa America song, has been featured prominently in Televisa/Univision’s coverage. And fans can expect to hear the song live during the show. Additionally, tracks from her latest album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ are expected to be part of her setlist as the performance is likely to serve as a preview of her upcoming 17-date US tour set to kick off in November. Moreover, her performance should also include some of her greatest hits like ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),’ the official song of the 2010 World Cup - which has become an anthem for football fans globally and would resonate deeply with the audience.

As Colombia battles Argentina for the title, Shakira's performance will add to the spectacle, making this year's final an unforgettable experience for fans. And if Colombia can stop Argentina's juggernaut then one can hope that the singer might even perform a bonus track to add to the celebrations!