FIFA’s new push for the World Cup in the summer. This should be a highlight for the fans.
May 14, 2026, 09:37May 14, 2026, 09:37
There will be a halftime show for the first time at the final of the 2026 World Cup on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in New York. Madonna, Shakira and South Korean K-pop group BTS appear as main acts. The world association FIFA announced this on Thursday.
Shakira appears as the main act.Image: keystone
Coldplay singer Chris Martin is responsible for the artistic direction. He develops the concept for the performance of the music stars and coordinates it. FIFA President Gianni Infantino wrote on Instagram: “This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show that does justice to the largest sporting event in the world.”
The 2024 Copa America final show in Miami served as a template. Shakira performed at the Hard Rock Stadium during halftime. FIFA is also planning events in New York’s Times Square around the final weekend.
The tournament begins on June 11th in the USA, Canada and Mexico – the largest World Cup edition to date with 48 teams.
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- With material from the SID news agency