Madonna, Shakira & BTS to Headline FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

In an unprecedented musical spectacle, pop legend Madonna, global superstar Shakira, and South Korean sensations BTS have been confirmed to perform at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 — marking the first time the tournament will feature a full Super Bowl-style entertainment extravaganza.
The lineup brings together three generations of global music royalty. Madonna, the undisputed Queen of Pop, Shakira — whose “Waka Waka” remains the most iconic World Cup anthem in history — and BTS, the K-pop phenomenon with a fanbase spanning every continent, together represent arguably the most diverse and star-studded halftime lineup ever assembled for a sporting event.
The performance is expected to be a massive production, drawing comparisons to the NFL’s famous Super Bowl halftime shows. However, the decision has already sparked debate among football purists, as the elaborate show will eat into the time traditionally used by analysts and commentators to dissect the biggest football match of the four-year cycle.