Shakira’s Star‑Studded Night at Barclays Center

It was a night that felt a little like a festival, a little like a halftime show and a whole lot like a Shakira concert. On July 20, 2026, the Colombian superstar took the Barclays Center in Brooklyn by storm, wrapping up the second leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour’s U.S. run.

The timing was no accident. Just a day after the FIFA World Cup final—where Spain supposedly edged out Argentina 1‑0 in East Rutherford—Shakira leaned into the global vibe, dubbing the stop a “World Cup Edition.” The arena buzzed with fans still buzzing from the tournament’s energy.

She opened with her classic energy, but the real fireworks began when surprise guests started stepping onto the stage. First up was South African singer‑songwriter Tyla, who jumped in for a breezy rendition of “Hips Don’t Lie.” The crowd went wild, and for a few minutes the whole place sounded like a 2006 radio hit reborn.

British pop‑phenom Ed Sheeran followed, taking the mic for an intimate duet of “Underneath Your Clothes.” The pairing was unexpected—sheer romance mixed with his acoustic charm—yet it felt as natural as two old friends catching up.

Then the night turned global again as Nigerian star Burna Boy arrived, bringing the official 2026 World Cup anthem “Dai Dai.” The rhythm pulsed through the venue, and a few songs later the trio—Shakira, Burna Boy and a surprise reprise of “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”—had the entire arena chanting along.

Beyond the guest appearances, Shakira’s setlist wove together new tracks from the tour with beloved classics, reminding everyone why she’s been a mainstay on the charts for more than two decades. When the lights finally dimmed, the lingering applause felt less like a goodbye and more like a promise: the celebration isn’t over, it’s just getting started.