FIFA Announces First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Performance
BTS, Madonna and Shakira will headline the first halftime show in FIFA World Cup final history.
The championship match will take place July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium.
Global Citizen and FIFA Reveal Star-Studded Event
FIFA and Global Citizen announced the lineup on social media with help from Chris Martin and characters from Sesame Street.
The halftime show will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting education and soccer access for children worldwide.
Artists Bring Global Star Power
BTS recently returned following mandatory military service in South Korea and released their latest album, ARIRANG, earlier this year.
Shakira, known for the 2010 World Cup anthem Waka Waka, also released the official 2026 World Cup song, Dai Dai, featuring Burna Boy.
Madonna is preparing to release Confessions II, the follow-up to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
More Performances Planned Across North America
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will also feature opening ceremony performances from artists including Katy Perry, J Balvin, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette.
FIFA says the halftime show marks a major new era for the World Cup, bringing a Super Bowl-style entertainment experience to the global soccer tournament.
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