BTS, Madonna and Shakira to perform at World Cup final halftime show
Key takeaways
- The performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is looking to raise $100 million to assist children in accessing education and soccer.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino wrote on Instagram that the show “will be a truly special moment, bringing together music, football and a shared commitment to improving the lives of children around the world.”
- The city of Los Angeles announced dates, venues and activities for its 10 World Cup watch parties, during which games will be projected on screens.
Top; BTS perform onstage during comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 in Seoul, South Korea. Bottom left; Madonna attends Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 29, 2025; and Shakira performs at Copacabana beach on May 2 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Getty Images) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow May 14, 2026 9:07 AM PT 1 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
South Korean boy band BTS, U.S. pop culture icon Madonna and Latin music superstar Shakira will be performing at halftime during the World Cup final July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., FIFA announced Thursday morning.
The performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is looking to raise $100 million to assist children in accessing education and soccer.