FIFA Taps Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Halftime Show Performance
By Ethan Millman
Published on May 14, 2026.
FIFA has announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will perform the first-ever Halftime Show for the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19. The event will raise funds to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to improve access to quality education and football for children worldwide. This is the first time the U.S. has hosted the World Cup.
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