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Madonna, Shakira, BTS Confirmed for World Cup Final Half-Time Show
Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS will headline the first World Cup final half-time show on July 19. The event takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Chris Martin of Coldplay curates the performance.
10/01/2026 · New York edition
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Why it matters locally: The World Cup final, featuring these confirmed headliners, will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a short distance from New York City. Additionally, FIFA plans to utilize New York's Times Square during the final weekend of the tournament.
Organizers confirmed Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop band BTS as headliners for the World Cup final half-time show on Thursday. The event is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Chris Martin of Coldplay serves as the curator for the performance. This marks the first half-time show for a FIFA World Cup final. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the concept in March last year. The 48-team World Cup commences on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Infantino previously stated that FIFA plans to utilize New York's Times Square during the final weekend of the tournament.Related Topics
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