FIFA says the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS, marking the first time a football World Cup final features an on-field halftime entertainment segment. Multiple outlets report the performances will take place during the match scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Organizers also say the show is curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

FIFA further links the halftime production to a charitable effort: the event is described as supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The fund is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer. Outlets also note that the broader World Cup tournament is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a large field of teams.

While some coverage highlights the scale of the World Cup’s previous viewership, the core details across reports are consistent: the featured artists, the date and venue of the final, the fact that this is the tournament’s first halftime show, and FIFA’s stated charitable purpose tied to the Global Citizen Education Fund.