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Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The performance, which the BBC understands will run 11 minutes, marks the first half-time show in World Cup final history.
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The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the final scheduled for 19 July in New Jersey. Pre-match performances at showpiece events like the Champions League final have become standard, but staging entertainment at the interval of a World Cup final is a new frontier for the sport.
Shakira Returns to the World Cup Stage
Colombian pop star Shakira, 49, is releasing her official World Cup anthem Dai Dai on Thursday. The title is an Italian phrase translating to “let’s go” or “come on”, and the track features Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Shakira is no stranger to the tournament, having released Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) as the official song for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Madonna’s Return Coincides With New Album
Madonna, widely recognised as the best-selling female music artist of all time, is set to release her 15th studio album, Confessions II, on 3 July, just weeks before the final. The timing positions the “Queen of Pop” at the centre of one of sport’s biggest stages as she promotes new material.
BTS Add Global Reach to the Lineup
BTS bring one of the most dedicated global fanbases in music to a World Cup audience that already spans every continent. Their inclusion signals the tournament organisers’ intent to match the scale and spectacle that the NFL’s Super Bowl half-time show commands annually.
With the final less than two months away, the performance lineup adds a cultural dimension to a tournament already generating significant attention across the United States. Stay with TipsGG for full coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including match previews, odds analysis, and tournament news.