Shakira, Madonna, and BTS to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show

FIFA is set to host a half-time show for the first time at the World Cup final, featuring performances by Shakira, Madonna, and BTS. The FIFA World Cup final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Chris Martin of Coldplay will serve as the curator of the event, with the show produced by Global Citizen.

This inaugural half-time show will spotlight internationally renowned artists Shakira, Madonna, and the K-pop group BTS. The FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the tournament kicking off on June 12. The event curator will be Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and production will be handled by the non-profit organization Global Citizen.

The initiative aims to expand access to education and football through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. FIFA has announced that the fund targets raising 100 million US dollars to provide education and football opportunities to children worldwide. Additionally, one dollar from each ticket sold for the 2026 World Cup will be allocated to this fund. The official song for the 2026 World Cup has also been released and features the voice of Shakira.