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

Why it matters locally: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, featuring these halftime headliners, will be held at MetLife Stadium, directly impacting the New York metropolitan area through tourism, local business engagement, and transportation demands.

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.