Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Headline First World Cup Halftime Show

Madonna, Shakira та BTS очолять перше halftime show фіналу Чемпіонату світу

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A culture and sport news lesson about FIFA bringing a Super Bowl-style halftime show to the 2026 World Cup final.

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FIFA is turning the 2026 World Cup final into a bigger entertainment event by adding its first major , with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS announced as .

The performance is expected to take place during the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. The idea is clearly inspired by the Super Bowl, where the halftime show is often treated as a global .

For football fans, the change may feel unusual. World Cup finals traditionally keep halftime short and focused on the match. A larger show could mean a longer break, more production planning, and a different rhythm for players and viewers.

For FIFA, however, the move fits a wider strategy. The 2026 tournament will already be the biggest World Cup in history, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with an of teams.

The choice of artists also shows the event’s global ambition. Madonna brings decades of pop history, Shakira has a long connection with World Cup music, and BTS adds one of the most powerful international in modern entertainment.

The announcement has created excitement, but also debate. Some supporters see the show as a way to bring new audiences to football. Others worry that the final could become too or too similar to American sports events.

Either way, the halftime show marks a cultural shift. The World Cup final is already one of the most watched events on Earth, and FIFA now wants the middle of the match to become part of the too.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Headline First World Cup Halftime Show

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