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Pop Icons & K-Pop Superstars Hit World Cup Halftime
14 May
Summary
- Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to perform at the 2026 World Cup final halftime.
- Proceeds will fund educational initiatives for children worldwide.
- The 2026 final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is poised to become a monumental entertainment event with the announcement of its first-ever halftime show. Global music icons Madonna and Shakira, and South Korean supergroup BTS, are slated to headline the performance. This collaboration marks a significant shift for FIFA, embracing a more entertainment-focused model for its marquee event.
The groundbreaking halftime show will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Broadcasts in the United States will be handled by Fox Sports and Telemundo. Proceeds generated from the show are designated to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a new initiative targeting $100 million to improve children's access to education and football worldwide.
This ambitious move follows a successful test run during the 2025 Club World Cup, which featured performances curated by Chris Martin. The success of that event appears to have emboldened FIFA to scale up significantly for the 2026 World Cup final, aiming to capture an even broader global audience beyond just sports enthusiasts.
