Multiple outlets report that a star-studded halftime show accompanies the 2026 World Cup final, featuring major international pop acts alongside performers associated with The Muppets. The line-up includes Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, with additional artists also named in coverage, including BTS and Burna Boy. Several reports describe the programme as a large, “Super Bowl-style” entertainment spectacle and note that it is presented as a first for the tournament’s showpiece match. Organizers frame the event as a major gathering of artists united “for a cause,” with at least one outlet comparing the scale to Live Aid. The show also includes a tribute to football icon Pelé, according to one source. Coverage from different outlets characterizes the halftime production as cross-cultural and themed around music and celebrity, presenting entertainment as a unifying element. The performances are presented within the context of the final match’s halftime period.