Madonna, Shakira & BTS Headline Historic World Cup Show

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey

Global music stars Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

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The performance is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium as the tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, reaches its climax.

Organisers say the 11-minute show marks a historic expansion of entertainment at football’s biggest global stage and will be curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

The production is being delivered in partnership with Global Citizen and will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children’s education worldwide.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the initiative as a landmark moment for the tournament, noting that it reflects the growing global scale of the World Cup.

Shakira returns to the World Cup stage after her iconic 2010 performance, this time with a new official tournament song titled “Dai Dai,” featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy.

Madonna, widely regarded as one of the most successful female recording artists in history, is expected to perform ahead of her upcoming studio album release.

BTS will also take to the stage following their return from military service and ongoing global tour commitments.

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This will be the first time a FIFA World Cup final features a structured, Super Bowl-style halftime entertainment show, signalling a new era for the tournament’s global presentation.