Star-Studded List Of Performers Set To Host Must-See Halftime Show On American Soil
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FIFA wants to make the 2026 World Cup Final feel more like the Super Bowl by adding a huge halftime show with top music stars.
The NFL turned the Super Bowl halftime show into one of the biggest entertainment events in sports history. Famous artists like Prince, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Snoop Dogg helped make it a worldwide attraction. Now FIFA hopes to create a similar experience for the World Cup.
FIFA announced that the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium will feature the tournament’s first-ever halftime show. Chris Martin will help organize the event, and FIFA confirmed performers, including Shakira, Madonna, and BTS.
The World Cup Final is scheduled for July 2026, and FOX will broadcast the tournament.
FIFA Plans Global Entertainment Push For World Cup
FIFA said the halftime show is part of a bigger entertainment plan for the tournament. The organization explained that the event will help raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. And it will support education and football programs for children around the world.
FIFA is also planning a large opening ceremony in Los Angeles before the tournament starts.
President Gianni Infantino said the event shows how global and important the World Cup has become.
“This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become,” Infantino said in a statement.
He also pointed to the artist lineup as a symbol of cultural diversity across the United States.
“The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,” Infantino said.
With names like Shakira, Madonna, and BTS attached to the show. It’s clear that FIFA wants the World Cup Final to match the energy and attention that surround the Super Bowl every year.
