Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

K-pop superstars BTS will co-headline the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. - Todd Owyoung/NBC/Getty Image

FIFA president Gianni Infantino teased the inaugural performance at a World Cup event in March 2025.

“This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world,” Infantino said at the time.

Madonna attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. - Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

The official rules of soccer, outlined by the International Football Association Board, state that halftime breaks should not exceed 15 minutes and it’s unclear whether it will be changed to accommodate the performance, such as with halftime shows at the Super Bowl.

Last week, FIFA said reggaeton superstar J Blavin would headline the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City. That performance will also feature Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla.

This story has been updated with additional information.

CNN’s Ben Church and Stefano Pozzebon contributed to this report.

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