Everything to Know About the World Cup Final Halftime Show: Time, Date, Bieber, BTS & More
Some of the biggest pop stars in the world will take the stage for a halftime show like no other.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show will take place during halftime of the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with timing dependent on match events.
- Performers include Shakira, Burna Boy, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS 22 Chorus, and special guests Coldplay, making it a globally focused entertainment event.
- The halftime show supports FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which funds community organizations focused on education and football and has raised $50 million through initiatives including World Cup ticket sales.
Just one match remains in the 2026 World Cup, the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19. Obviously, the teams who made it this far, Spain and Argentina, will take center stage on the pitch, but while those teams take a halftime break, they'll be replaced by a bevy of pop superstars.
This year's World Cup will feature a first-of-its-kind Halftime Show, commemorating the global togetherness encouraged by the Cup and benefitting FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund. So, who's performing, and when can you watch? Let's take a quick look.
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When is the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show?
The 2026 World Cup Final is set for 3 p.m. ET on Sunday July 19, from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Halftime Show will take place halfway through the Spain vs. Argentina match, though its exact timing depends on stoppages, penalties, and other factors during the match itself.
Who is performing at the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show?
The Halftime Show is set to bring together major musical acts from around the world, including acts from the host nations of the 2026 World Cup. The names begin with Shakira and Burna Boy, who performed at the 2026 World Cup opening match with a rendition of their official 2026 World Cup song "Dai Dai." They'll return to co-headline the Halftime Show.
Yes, we said co-headline, because Shakira and Burna Boy are far from the only major stars taking the stage. American pop legend Madonna will also co-headline the show, alongside K-Pop sensations BTS. On July 8, FIFA announced that Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber will also join the show, adding another huge name to the event.
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But even that's not the end of the talent on hand for the Halftime Show. Conductor Gustavo Dudamel, Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic, will perform, alongside Webby-award winning singing group the PS 22 Chorus, with special guests Coldplay.
The artists are all performing to celebrate the World Cup, but also to promote the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which provides grants to community organizations promoting both education and football around the world. The Fund has already raised $50 million in 2026, with one dollar from every World Cup ticket sold going to the total.
