The World Cup Is Having Its First Finals Halftime Show, And It's As Star-Studded As It Gets

"For the first time ever, the World Cup final, set for July 19, will feature a halftime show. The news was, iconically, shared by Elmo and Coldplay's Chris Martin. The halftime show will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising funds to improve education for children around the world."

"First on the list is the "Queen of Pop" herself, Madonna. Her performance comes just weeks ahead of the release of her upcoming album, Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II, on July 3. The second act announced for the soon-to-be-iconic halftime show is none other than BTS, who actually makes a cameo in the announcement video, on a FaceTime call with Elmo."

"And, finally, we're set to be graced with a performance by the Queen of the World Cup herself - Shakira! The "Waka Waka" singer once again wrote and recorded the official World Cup anthem this year. Her new song, "Dai Dai," which features Burna Boy came out earlier this week, with the music video slated for a May 14 release."

"Y'all...they did not come to play with their halftime headliners. First on the list is the "Queen of Pop" herself, Madonna. Her performance comes just weeks ahead of the release of her upcoming album, Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II, on July 3. The second act announced for the soon-to-be-iconic halftime show is none other than BTS, who actually makes a cameo in the announcement video, on a FaceTime call with Elmo."

The 2026 World Cup final on July 19 will feature a halftime show for the first time. The halftime show will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to improve education for children worldwide. Madonna is scheduled to perform, with her upcoming album Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II releasing on July 3. BTS is also set to perform, with a cameo in the announcement video and the performance occurring during their Arirang world tour. Shakira will perform as well, and she wrote and recorded the official World Cup anthem this year. Additional opening ceremony performers include Katy Perry, Future, and Sanjoy in the United States, and Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, and Alessia Cara in Canada.

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