The 2024 Copa América final halftime show, headlined by Colombian singer-songwriter

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, occurred during the halftime show of the

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match between Argentina and Colombia on July 14, 2024, at

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, Florida. The event marked the first-ever halftime show in

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history, with Shakira delivering a performance that blended her classic hits with newer tracks. The performance was widely covered by international media and drew a wide variety reactions due to its production and logistical impact on the match.

Background

Shakira, who had previously performed at major sporting events like the

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and

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, was announced as the headline act for the

on July 8, 2024, by

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. CONMEBOL aimed to elevate the tournament’s global appeal by introducing a Super Bowl-style halftime show, extending the traditional halftime break to accommodate the performance. CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez described Shakira as "an extraordinary South American star," emphasizing her ability to promote unity and passion through sport. The final featured Argentina, led by

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, against Colombia, Shakira’s home country, adding a personal dimension to her participation. The match was part of the 2024 Copa América tournament hosted across the United States, culminating in Miami.

Performance

Shakira's performance commenced around 8:50 PM local time, extending the halftime from 15 to 25 minutes, a decision that stirred debate over player fatigue. Lasting approximately 7 minutes, her set included 4 songs. Opening with a digital augmented-reality she wolf howling, Shakira took the stage with her 2006 hit " Hips Don’t Lie", accompanied by pyrotechnics and dancers, she wearing a metallic silver outfit 2024 Copa America Final. She then performed " Te Felicito", from her 2022 album ''

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''. The third song she performed was " TQG", a

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song. She closed her performance with "

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", the official song for

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’s broadcast of the tournament. Shakira was accompanied by female and robot dancers, while the staging of the performance also featured helicopters and digital visuals complementing each song.

Reception

The performance garnered extensive coverage across media. ''

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'' and ''

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'' praised the visual spectacle and Shakira’s energy, noting her ability to captivate over 54,000 attendees 2024 Copa America Final: El Confidencial praised the performance, describing that Shakira "not only lifted the spirits of fans, but also demonstrated once again why she is considered one of the most influential and beloved artists worldwide. With her talent and charisma, Shakira has transcended borders and united millions of people through music and sports." However, controversy arose over alleged playback on parts of some songs, with fans on social media and some Spanish reports criticizing it as reminiscent of her 2020 Super Bowl performance. Colombia's head coach

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criticized the extended length of the halftime, as it can affect players' performance.

Setlist

Hips Don't Lie "Hips Don't Lie" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released by Epic Records in November 27th, 2005. The single is a reworking of Jean's 2004 track "Dance Like This", therefore it features addi ...

" Te Felicito"

" TQG"

References

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