FIFA announces co-headliners for star-studded World Cup Final Halftime Show

“As the world comes together for the biggest match in football on 19 July 2026 in New York New Jersey, this historic show will also shine a light on a greater purpose by supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our shared mission to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. It will be a celebration of football, unity and shared humanity that will resonate far beyond the final whistle.”

Following the announcement, Madonna said, “Performing at the World Cup final in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is deeply meaningful to me.

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“Without education, children are denied opportunity before they even have a chance. Every child deserves access to a quality learning — because education expands possibilities and creates lasting change.”

Meanwhile, Shakira said, “I’ve spent my life doing two things — making songs and building schools. At the FIFA World Cup, those two paths come together.

“Standing alongside Madonna and BTS, I’ll be performing ‘Dai Dai,’ the song I created for this World Cup and for the kids around the world we will reach with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. My hope is that on the world’s biggest stage, the importance of investing in children’s education steals the show!”

And as for BTS, they said, “Music is the universal language of hope and harmony, and we’re honored to celebrate that power at the World Cup by connecting with millions of viewers around the world in support of children’s education.”

Further details regarding the Halftime Show have yet to be announced, such as whether it will be performed on the field, as is the case with the Super Bowl, or up in the stands, as FIFA did last summer during the Club World Cup Final, also at MetLife Stadium.