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2026 FIFA World Cup final to feature halftime show with Madonna, BTS, and Shakira
TL;DR
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will include a halftime show featuring Madonna, BTS, and Shakira. This marks the first halftime show in World Cup history and aims to raise funds for education through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
Key points
- 2026 FIFA World Cup final to feature a halftime show
- Performers include Madonna, BTS, and Shakira
- Halftime show produced by Global Citizen
- Event aims to raise funds for education
- Final match set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a halftime show for the first time, Global Citizen announced early Thursday.
Musical superstars Madonna, K-pop band BTS and Shakira will co-headline the performance, Good Morning America reported.
The final match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The show is produced by Global Citizen, a movement dedicated to ending poverty, and will raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This fund provides access to education and soccer to children around the world.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament kicks off on June 11.
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Coldplay singer Chris Martin curated the halftime show.
Martin teamed up with children’s television program “Sesame Street” to reveal the superstar lineup in a video clip. The video featured the Sesame Street Muppets, including Elmo and Cookie Monster.
The final match will be held at MetLife Stadium, which will be known as New York New Jersey Stadium during the 2026 World Cup.
Q&A
What date is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final scheduled for?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
Who are the performers for the halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final?
The halftime show will feature Madonna, BTS, and Shakira as co-headliners.
What is the purpose of the halftime show at the World Cup final?
The halftime show aims to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which provides access to education and soccer for children worldwide.