BTS, Shakira, And Madonna To Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show
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- Martin was tasked with curating the show and asked Elmo for help finding headliners.
Hollywood & Entertainment BTS, Shakira, And Madonna To Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show By Laura Sirikul,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow Author May 14, 2026, 03:23am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.BTS 2026 World Tour ARIRANG in Goyang, South Korea BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE)BTS, Shakira, and Madonna have been announced as the headliners for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Global Citizen posted a video featuring Sesame Street’s Elmo talking to Coldplay’s Chris Martin about the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) hosting its first-ever halftime show, which would raise money for Global Citizen’s children's education fund. Martin was tasked with curating the show and asked Elmo for help finding headliners.