Ten-year-old Esenia Mikhayeva, a Russian-born professional dancer… (есения · михеев · финал)
Ten-year-old Esenia Mikhayeva, a Russian-born professional dancer who moved to the U.S. with her parents, performed alongside Shakira during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York. She was selected after gaining attention through social media and previously reaching the semifinals of America's Got Talent at age seven.
Consensus
- Esenia Mikhayeva is a ten-year-old professional dancer who moved from Moscow to the United States with her parents.
- She performed during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New York.
- She danced alongside Shakira during the event.
- Esenia gained recognition after participating in America's Got Talent and reaching the semifinals at age seven.
- Her parents are choreographers.
- Shakira selected her from a pool of applicants, influenced by her social media presence.
Points of divergence
- Esenia is nine years old — tg_tass_agency
- The event took place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which was held in New York and ended with Spain defeating Argentina 1:0 after extra time. — vesti
- The announcement of Esenia's participation was made by producer Yana Rudkovskaya on July 19. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Ten-year-old Esiya Mikhayeva became a participant in Shakira's number at the World Cup. — Дождь (Telegram)
- Nine-year-old girl from Russia performed with Shakira during the halftime of the World Cup final. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Young Russian Danced with Shakira on the Final of the 2026 World Cup — Вести
- Russianwoman Yekaterina Mikhaylova Participated in Shakira Show During FIFA World Cup Final Break — Вечерняя Москва
- 10-year-old Russian girl Eсения Mikhayeva becomes a guest on the show during the halftime of the World Championship final — Baza
- Shakira invites Russian girl to perform at the final of the 2026 World Cup — Вечерняя Москва