FIFA Confirms BTS, Madonna, and Shakira to Perform at 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show
BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19, marking the first time the tournament features a halftime performance.
FIFA has officially announced that BTS, the world-renowned K-pop group, will perform during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final alongside two legendary female artists, Madonna and Shakira. The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament to feature a halftime show at the final match, following the tradition of major American sports like NBA basketball and NFL football. FIFA confirmed that BTS will headline the halftime performance at the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York City, sharing the stage with Madonna and Shakira. Shakira, the renowned Colombian singer, is also the artist behind this World Cup's official anthem "Tití Me Preguntó," which features Nigerian artist Burna Boy and will be released in full on May 14.