Madonna, BTS, and Shakira to Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Global Citizen has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a historic halftime show headlined by musical superstars Madonna, K-pop group BTS, and Shakira. This marks the first time the FIFA World Cup final will include a halftime performance. The event is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which will be temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament. Curated by Coldplay singer Chris Martin, the show aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting access to education and soccer for children worldwide. The lineup was revealed through a collaborative video with Sesame Street, featuring characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster. While the tournament begins on June 11, with Atlanta hosting eight matches including a semi-final, broadcast details for the halftime show remain unannounced. This initiative highlights a significant intersection of sports and entertainment, leveraging global star power to drive charitable causes while enhancing the spectacle of the world's most-watched sporting event.
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