Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show

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Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the World Cup final halftime show, described as a Super Bowl‑style performance in New Jersey on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. BBC and The Guardian US confirm the lineup; The New York Times notes the date and venue but not additional details. All three acts are reported as headliners, and FIFA/organizers are cited as confirming the event. The Guardian US mentions Coldplay’s Chris Martin curating the show. Disagreements are minimal across sources; no alternate日期 or venue changes are indicated in the supplied coverage.

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
The New York Times
The New York Times
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5/14/2026

Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show

The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
The Guardian US
The Guardian US
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5/14/2026

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show

Colombian singer last week teased new official tournament song Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating entertainment at MetLife Stadium Shakira, Madonna and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Fifa said Thursday. Coldplay’s.

A split image of Madonna, Shakira and Jungkook of BTS
BBC News
BBC News
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5/14/2026

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the half-time show at the final in New Jersey Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, concludes with the final.