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Madonna, Shakira, BTS Announced as 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Headliners

Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Chris Martin will curate the performance, which aims to support education initiatives.

10/01/2026 · New Jersey edition

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Why it matters locally: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, featuring these announced halftime headliners, will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, bringing significant economic activity and global attention to the state.

Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will perform as the halftime show headliners for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The announcement confirmed the artists' participation in the event scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the halftime show. Global Citizen will produce the event, which intends to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative focused on improving children's access to education and football globally.

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