Star-studded Lineup for 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

WHO:

LAmag - The PS22 Chorus consists of more than 80 fourth and fifth grade students from Staten Island, New York, and will perform alongside Coldplay during the halftime show.

Al Jazeera - Burna Boy stated, “To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly.”

Sports Illustrated - Justin Bieber was officially announced as the newest addition to the halftime show lineup.

LAmag - Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and PS22 Chorus will also perform alongside the headliners.

Cosmopolitan - Performers confirmed for the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show include Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets.

FOX Sports - Justin Bieber is rumored to be in talks to perform at the halftime show.

WHAT:

Digital Music News - The halftime show is expected to become one of the most-watched musical broadcasts ever, with the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final reaching an estimated 1.5 billion viewers worldwide.

Al Jazeera - FIFA chief Gianni Infantino described the halftime show as “definitely the biggest stage ever.”

Al Jazeera - The halftime show will be "definitely the biggest stage ever," according to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

Al Jazeera - The halftime show is expected to become "the most-watched 11 minutes of broadcast music performance in history," as stated by Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans.

LAmag - The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aims to raise a total of $100 million by the end of the World Cup, with $1 from every ticket sold contributing to this effort.

USA Today - The PS22 Chorus consists of more than 80 fourth and fifth grade students from Staten Island, New York.

Al Jazeera - The halftime show will last 11 minutes and is expected to be viewed by "a couple of billion" people.

LAmag - The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has already raised over $50 million, aiming for a total of $100 million.

Cosmopolitan - The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature its first-ever halftime show during the final.

Cosmopolitan - Madonna stated, “Performing at the World Cup final in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is deeply meaningful to me.”

Cosmopolitan - Shakira mentioned, “At the FIFA World Cup, those two paths come together. Standing alongside Madonna and BTS, I’ll be performing ‘Dai Dai,’ the song I created for this World Cup.”

FOX Sports - Fans can wager on which songs the performers will sing first during the halftime show.

WHERE:

Cosmopolitan - The World Cup final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

WHEN:

Cosmopolitan - The halftime show is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on July 19.

WHY:

LAmag - The halftime show aims to raise $100 million to help expand access to education and football programs for children worldwide.

Cosmopolitan - The halftime show is curated in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to promote children's education.

HOW:

Al Jazeera - Donations to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund will be distributed to grassroots organizations in over 200 countries.

Al Jazeera - The halftime show will support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which is working to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup.

USA Today - The halftime show is produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted.

FOX Sports - The halftime show will include performances by major artists and will be broadcast on Telemundo, FOX, and Peacock.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 08:07 UTC)

The halftime show for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Final will feature the PS22 Chorus, made up of over 80 fourth and fifth graders from Staten Island, New York, performing alongside Coldplay. Burna Boy expressed his honor in representing Africa during this historic event, which is anticipated to attract an audience of 1.5 billion viewers, making it one of the most-watched musical broadcasts ever. The show aims to raise $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with donations supporting grassroots organizations in over 200 countries to enhance access to education and football programs for children worldwide.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 04:16 UTC)

The halftime show at the upcoming World Cup is set to be "definitely the biggest stage ever," according to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, and it’s expected to become "the most-watched 11 minutes of broadcast music performance in history," as noted by Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans. This spectacular event will also support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise a total of $100 million for children worldwide, with $1 from every ticket sold contributing to this initiative. Additionally, the PS22 Chorus, made up of over 80 fourth and fifth grade students from Staten Island, New York, will be part of this historic performance.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 01:26 UTC)

Justin Bieber has been officially announced as the latest addition to the halftime show lineup, which will also feature performances by Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus. The show is set to last 11 minutes and is expected to attract an audience of a couple of billion viewers, while the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has already raised over $50 million, aiming for a total of $100 million. This highly anticipated halftime event is produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 19:28 UTC)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history with its first-ever halftime show during the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, featuring performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and beloved characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. Scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET on July 19, the show aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with Madonna expressing her deep connection to the cause and Shakira set to perform her World Cup song "Dai Dai." Additionally, Justin Bieber is rumored to be in talks to join the lineup, and fans will have the chance to wager on which songs the artists will sing first during this exciting event.