BTS, Shakira, And Madonna To Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show

The Colombian megastar starts her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour 2026 dates in June, with July 14 and July 20 in New Jersey and New York, respectively, which is just in time for her to perform at the World Cup final.

Madonna is set to release her album, Confessions II, on July 3. It is a sequel to her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor. She debuted her lead single, “Bring Your Love,” during Weekend 2 of this year’s Coachella in a duet with Sabrina Carpenter.

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (NOT TO BE LICENSED FOR ANY STANDALONE OR SPECIAL INTEREST BOOK PUBLISHING USE CONCERNING THE COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL AND/OR STAGECOACH MUSIC FESTIVAL) Madonna (R) performs with Sabrina Carpenter at the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2026 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Global Citizen and Martin are working to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for youth worldwide. They’ve already raised about $30 million from World Cup match ticket sales, with the organization donating $1 per ticket sold. Last year, Martin and the international education and advocacy organization teamed up for the Club World Cup final halftime show, which had Doja Cat, J Balvin, and Tems.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies set to take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, each host country will present its own grand performance and celebration. Mexico will kick things off on June 11 (with Latin Music’s finest: Alejandro Fernandez, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Angeles Azules, Mana, and Tyla), followed by Toronto the next day on June 12. Canada features beloved Canadian artists Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Revez, Michael Buble, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince. Los Angeles will kick off their opening finale at SoFi Stadium with global stars Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, and Tyla as headliners. ​

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