The final of the Copa América was a memorable spectacle, highlighting Colombian talent. Karol G, the reggaeton singer, opened the game with an emotional rendition of the national anthem. In the first half, both teams showed exceptional performance, without scoring goals, which increased the expectation of the game.

The players took advantage of a few minutes of rest while the stage was set for Shakira’s musical show, which was scheduled for halftime and went ahead as planned. The lights went out and the Barranquilla artist lit up the party with her greatest hits, making the more than 54 thousand attendees at the Hard Rock Stadium sing in unison.

Shakira’s presentation at the Copa América. | Photo: AP
The performance began with the projection of three imposing helicopters and the figure of a wolf, a characteristic symbol of the artist. Next, the chords of “Hips Don’t Lie” resounded, one of the Colombian’s most emblematic songs, causing euphoria among everyone present. In addition, the sports scene resonated with TQG, a song that has more than 42 million views on YouTube, and added another powerful symbol of heartbreak: I congratulate you.

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Dressed in a sensual silver skirt and top suit, and accompanied by a court of dancers, the Colombian delighted fans with a show during halftime, which lasted 25 minutes, an unusual duration for this type of sporting events. As is characteristic of the artist, she highlighted the best of the Caribbean style.

After finishing her presentation, Shakira left the stage to make way for the second half of the match. The next 45 minutes were even closer, forcing two extra periods of 15 minutes each to be played. Finally, near the end, Argentina scored the goal that secured the victory and its sixteenth title.

Colombian singer Shakira performs at halftime of the Copa America
Colombian singer Shakira performs at halftime of the Copa America final soccer match between Argentina and Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) | Photo: AP
Hope faded and millions of Colombians, through tears, lamented the defeat of the Colombian team in this edition of the Copa América. Although the illusion of winning the trophy faded in a matter of seconds, the tricolor fans did not hesitate to thank the national team for uniting an entire country in the same feeling.

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In the midst of the heartfelt messages that have spread through different social networks, Shakira expressed herself on her Instagram account after the defeat of the Colombian National Team: “I am proud of my team. Thank you Colombia for filling us with so much emotion. And thanks to my Latin American people for their support and affection.”