Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Summary
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will perform at the half-time show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The show will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and marks the first-ever half-time show at a World Cup final, supporting FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup final half-time show will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Performers include Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, with Chris Martin from Coldplay as the show curator.
- This is the first half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final.
- The event is part of the largest World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams and co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the half-time show in March 2023 but did not name performers until now.
- The show will support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
- Shakira released a new World Cup song called “Dai Dai,” produced with Nigerian artist Burna Boy.
- Shakira has a long history with the World Cup, including her 2010 anthem “Waka Waka” and performances in 2006 and 2014.
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