Who will headline FIFA World Cup final halftime show?

Madonna, Shakira and BTS set for first World Cup halftime show

FIFA announced that the first Super Bowl-style halftime show in the World Cup’s history will be headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS. The show will take place at MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final.

The World Cup’s halftime format is being built like a major global music event. Organizers have framed it as a first-of-its-kind moment for the tournament, meaning it won’t follow the more traditional pre-match or interval entertainment model the World Cup has used historically.

Why this is notable

• It marks the World Cup’s first event of its kind with a headline music lineup comparable to major U.S. showcase sports
• The three acts span multiple decades of mainstream global pop and global youth culture, suggesting FIFA is aiming for broad international appeal
• The MetLife Stadium staging indicates the event will be designed for a large-scale broadcast production

What to watch

With the show announced, the next questions for fans typically include the setlist and stage production details, but no additional performance specifics were provided in the material here.

For FIFA, the halftime show is also a marketing and media milestone—coming alongside a wider push to elevate the tournament’s mainstream entertainment footprint.

Bottom line: the World Cup final halftime will feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS, turning the interval into a marquee pop concert moment at MetLife Stadium.