Iconic Trio Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show, announced in a teaser by Chris Martin and Elmo; proceeds from the performance will go to FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund to help expand education and football access for children. The event is slated for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, with Fox Sports and Telemundo presenting in the U.S. The piece also notes the World Cup’s U.S. hosting history (1994) and that 2026 festivities begin June 11.