A historic first for the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature something the tournament has never had before: a dedicated halftime show during the final.
Taking place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, the show will be staged at New York New Jersey Stadium, widely known as MetLife Stadium, during the World Cup Final. It marks a major shift for FIFA, bringing the kind of mid-game entertainment spectacle more commonly associated with the Super Bowl into the biggest football match on earth.
The performance is expected to be a short, high-impact broadcast moment designed for a global audience, combining music, sport and social purpose.
When and where is it happening?
The halftime show will take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on 19 July 2026.
The final is being held at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the venue being used for the tournament under FIFA’s non-sponsored stadium naming rules.
The match is scheduled for the afternoon in the United States, which means the halftime show should land in UK prime time. Exact timing will depend on first-half stoppage time, but fans can expect the performance to begin roughly midway through the final, shortly after the opening 45 minutes.
Who is headlining the World Cup halftime show?
The confirmed co-headliners are:
Justin Bieber
Madonna
Shakira
BTS
That lineup gives FIFA a cross-generational and international mix: a Canadian pop superstar, one of the most influential performers in pop history, a World Cup anthem legend, and one of the biggest K-pop groups of all time.
Justin Bieber was the most recent major addition to the bill, joining the already announced trio of Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Who else is performing?
Beyond the headline names, several additional performers have also been confirmed.
Burna Boy is set to appear, adding another major global star to the show. His inclusion is especially relevant because of his connection to the 2026 World Cup soundtrack through “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Shakira.
The show will also feature Gustavo Dudamel, the acclaimed Venezuelan conductor and Music and Artistic…
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