World Cup Final to Introduce Historic Halftime Performance
WHO:
La Voce di New York - Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans described the halftime show as "the largest collection of artists ever assembled for a charitable event since Live Aid."
La Voce di New York - FIFA, President Gianni Infantino, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin, Global Citizen, Hugh Evans
WHAT:
La Voce di New York - The halftime show is expected to last "11 minutes" of performance time, with the overall halftime interval potentially stretching to "between 20 and 25 minutes."
La Voce di New York - The FIFA World Cup Final will feature its first-ever halftime show.
La Voce di New York - The halftime show is part of FIFA's strategy to expand entertainment for the 2026 World Cup.
La Voce di New York - The halftime show aims to raise $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
La Voce di New York - One dollar from every ticket sold for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will go toward the campaign.
La Voce di New York - The halftime show is expected to be the most-watched show of all time, with an anticipated global audience of two billion viewers.
La Voce di New York - The overall halftime interval could stretch to between 20 and 25 minutes.
WHERE:
La Voce di New York - The halftime show will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
WHEN:
La Voce di New York - The halftime show is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026.
WHY:
La Voce di New York - The halftime show is linked to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise "$100 million" to support education and football programs for children worldwide.
La Voce di New York - The introduction of the halftime show is intended to attract North American audiences and integrate entertainment into soccer.
La Voce di New York - The performance is linked to a charitable initiative aimed at supporting education and football programs for children worldwide.
HOW:
La Voce di New York - The production has been curated by Chris Martin, featuring a diverse lineup of artists from various music genres.
Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans has announced that the upcoming halftime show will feature the largest collection of artists ever assembled for a charitable event since Live Aid. The performance is expected to last 11 minutes, while the entire halftime interval could stretch between 20 and 25 minutes. This event is part of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to support education and football programs for children around the globe.