{"id":796546,"date":"2026-05-14T19:59:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/796546\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:59:16","slug":"fifa-announces-super-bowl-style-world-cup-final-halftime-show-featuring-madonna-shakira-and-bts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/796546\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The World Cup<\/a> final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.<\/p>\n

FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Soccer\u2019s governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.<\/p>\n

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it would bring together \u201cmusic and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause.\u201d<\/p>\n

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson, File)<\/p>\n

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson, File)<\/p>\n

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\u201cEvery child should have the opportunity to dream, and together we can help make that possible,\u201d he posted on Instagram.<\/p>\n

The show will be curated by Coldplay\u2019s Chris Martin. <\/p>\n

The Super Bowl is famed for its halftime show, attracting the world\u2019s biggest stars for spectacular performances. This year featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. <\/p>\n

Previous headliners included Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Rhianna. <\/p>\n

But halftime shows are not commonplace in soccer, with events such as the Champions League final featuring a pre-match concert. On May 30, the Killers will headline European club soccer\u2019s biggest game between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest. <\/p>\n

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Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo\/Martin Meissner, FIle)<\/p>\n

Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo\/Martin Meissner, FIle)<\/p>\n

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It is not known how long the World Cup halftime show will last, but the interval in soccer is not supposed to go beyond 15 minutes. <\/p>\n

FIFA describes it as \u201ca singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and purpose, broadcast live around the world.\u201d <\/p>\n

The World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and runs through June and July. <\/p>\n

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