Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to Headline First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the inaugural halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, a halftime show will be featured during the final match. Scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the performance will be headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
The announcement was made through a video featuring Coldplay's Chris Martin alongside characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. Martin is curating the show, which is produced by Global Citizen. The event aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, dedicated to improving access to quality education and football for children worldwide.
BTS expressed their honor in participating, stating, "We are greatly honored to perform on this meaningful stage shared by the world."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams. The tournament kicks off on June 11, with the final match set for July 19.