"This year, the final game will feature the first ever World Cup halftime show, with a global array of international superstars. Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are headlining the show, which will take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The group reflects the global audience of the World Cup, featuring top-tier talents in American pop, Latin pop, and K-pop who have all crossed over into worldwide success."
"Of the three artists, Shakira has the longest history with FIFA. Her song "Waka Waka" is an iconic World Cup anthem, and she also put out this year's official World Cup song, "Dai Dai," featuring Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy. While BTS has not performed all together at the World Cup before, Jung Kook, one of the group's members, did perform his song "Dreamers" at the 2022 Opening Ceremony."
"This will be Madonna's first time working with the World Cup, but she's the perfect representative of the host country's pop music. The 2027 Super Bowl halftime show will have a lot to live up to. Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19."
"Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen, the show will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund,... pic.twitter.com/H2c2mc9q0b- Coldplay (@coldplay) May 14, 2026"
The FIFA World Cup is expanding its global reach to include music audiences. The final game will include the first-ever World Cup halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. The lineup reflects the tournament’s worldwide audience, combining American pop, Latin pop, and K-pop artists with international success. Shakira has a long FIFA history, including “Waka Waka” and the current official World Cup song “Dai Dai” featuring Burna Boy. BTS has not previously performed together at the World Cup, though Jung Kook performed “Dreamers” at the 2022 Opening Ceremony. Madonna will make her first World Cup appearance, and Coldplay announced the set as curated by Chris Martin.
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