Shakira, Madonna and BTS will take centre stage in the World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will perform during halftime of the World Cup final game, Global Citizen and FIFA announced first thing Thursday (May 14).

Pop icon Madonna, Latin music superstar Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers — and The Muppets — said early Thursday. The headliners,

With help from Sesame Street characters, Coldplay's Chris Martin announced the star-studded lineup of queer allies for the first-ever halftime show at this summer's big soccer match.

Ever heard of a halftime show… for soccer? Turns out FIFA is aiming to make it a thing at The World Cup final this summer. Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstar-boy band BTS will headline the first World Cup final halftime show at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19,

BTS, Madonna and Shakira will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the first ever for the tournament.

The first World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by global superstars Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing some of the biggest names in music and sports to North America and New Jersey. Excitement kicks into high gear this week and will reach fever pitch by July 19 in East Rutherford.