Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final halftime show
The 2026 World Cup final will feature the first halftime show in the competition's history. Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style performance during the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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The halftime show, which will air on Fox, was put together by Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin. According to Global Citizen, the show will raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which looks to help expand education services worldwide.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
— Coldplay (@coldplay) May 14, 2026
Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen, the show will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,… pic.twitter.com/H2c2mc9q0b
Normal halftime breaks in soccer are 15 minutes, as per the Laws of the Game. FIFA has already drawn up plans to allow the normal break time to be extended in order for the on-field setup and breakdown process to be completed.
FIFA hosted a halftime show during last summer's Club World Cup final, which was also at MetLife Stadium, featuring Doja Cat, J Balvin and Tems. A stage was constructed in the stands so as to not risk damage to the playing surface.
