FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
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Key Points:
- The World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will feature a halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, marking the first time FIFA includes a Super Bowl-style concert during the event.
- The halftime show aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million to help children gain access to education and soccer opportunities.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino emphasized the show’s purpose of combining music and football to inspire children worldwide, with the performance curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
- Unlike soccer’s usual pre-match concerts, this halftime show represents a unique cultural moment, broadcast live globally, and follows the tradition of high-profile halftime performances seen in events like the Super Bowl.
- The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running through June and July, with additional major concerts planned for other soccer finals, such as the Champions League.