GoKawiilColdplay’s Chris Martin is curating the Super Bowl-style concert. The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.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.The 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.FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it would bring together “music and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause.”“Every child should have the opportunity to dream, and together we can help make that possible,” he posted on Instagram.The show will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.The Super Bowl is famed for its halftime show — attracting the world’s biggest stars for spectacular performances. This year featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.Previous headliners included Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Rhianna.But halftime shows are not so commonplace in soccer, with events such as the Champions League final featuring a pre-match concert. This year will see the Killers headline European club soccer’s biggest game between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest.FIFA describes its halftime show as “a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and purpose, broadcast live around the world.”This year’s World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and runs through June and July.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will have this star-studded halftime show at MetLife Stadium
Why This Matters
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a groundbreaking Super Bowl-style halftime concert, headlined by global stars like Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. This event marks a significant shift in soccer, integrating high-profile entertainment to elevate the sport's cultural impact and support a global education initiative. It exemplifies how major sporting events are increasingly blending entertainment, social causes, and global audiences to create memorable experiences.
Key Takeaways
- First-time Super Bowl-style halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final.
- Major international stars will perform to support global education efforts.
- This event signals a new era of entertainment integration in major soccer tournaments.
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