The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19 in New York, with Shakira, Madonna and BTS confirmed as halftime show performers. The championship match will cap the 104-game tournament at a venue in the metropolitan area.
Organizers announced the entertainment lineup as part of a broader programming plan for the closing stages. The three acts represent distinct global audiences spanning Latin America, North America and South Korea.
New York won hosting rights for the final among the 16 cities across the three-nation tournament. The July 19 date allows for a month of knockout-round play following the group stage.
Halftime performances at the World Cup final are a new addition to the tournament format. Ticket demand for the championship match is expected to exceed supply given the city’s size and the event’s historic scale.
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https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/9/world-cup-opening-ceremony-whos-performing-when-it-starts-how-to-watch