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'History In The Making': Netizens React As FIFA Unveils Historic World Cup 2026 Final Half-Time Show Featuring Madonna, Shakira & BTS
24htopnews | May 14, 2026 10:10 PM CST

FIFA have announced the first-ever half-time show for the World Cup 2026 Final. The event will feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS in what is a powerful line up curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The half-time show is expected to run for 11 minutes and mirrors the half-time show culture of the NFL's Super Bowl.

FIFA has officially announced the first-ever half-time show for the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a historic shift in how football’s biggest match will be presented to fans across the globe. The star-studded musical spectacle will feature performances from Madonna, Shakira and BTS in an 11-minute entertainment segment during the World Cup final.

The show is being curated by Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay. The half-time show is intended to raise $100 USD million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world.

Super Bowl like Half-time show

The initiative mirrors the iconic half-time entertainment culture associated with the Super Bowl in the United States, where global music stars headline performances watched by millions worldwide. FIFA’s move signals an attempt to blend football with large-scale entertainment and broaden the event’s global appeal.


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