The 2026 FIFA World Cup final delivered more than just football drama, as music fans were treated to a surprise reunion between Shakira and Beyoncé backstage at the showpiece event.
Fresh off her halftime performance at the final, the Colombian superstar shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos on social media, including a heartwarming snap with Beyoncé that quickly sent fans into a frenzy.
Captioning the post, Shakira wrote:
“What a day yesterday! Running into so many people I appreciate and respect, and receiving so much love from all of you!! Also, ¡que viva Colombia en este día y siempre!”
The reunion marked the first time in a while that the two global music icons have been publicly photographed together, reminding fans of their iconic collaboration, “Beautiful Liar.”
Released in 2007 as part of the deluxe edition of Beyoncé’s B’Day album, the song became a worldwide hit, topping charts in multiple countries and earning praise for the pair’s chemistry both on the track and in its memorable music video.
The timing of their reunion has also caught fans’ attention, with Beyoncé reportedly preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of B’Day through a special reissue that is expected to feature previously unreleased material.
Shakira was among the headline performers during the World Cup final halftime show, where she shared the stage with Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy, performing the tournament’s official anthem, “Dai Dai,” before a global audience.
Her backstage photos offered fans a rare glimpse behind one of the world’s biggest sporting events, featuring several familiar faces from music and entertainment.
However, her reunion with Beyoncé generated the biggest buzz online, with many reminiscing about Beautiful Liar and calling for the two stars to collaborate again.
While neither singer hinted at any future musical plans together, the unexpected reunion was enough to excite longtime fans, proving that nearly two decades after their chart-topping collaboration, the duo still knows how to capture the internet’s attention.
