{"id":231329,"date":"2026-05-14T13:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/231329\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:14:09","slug":"fifa-announces-super-bowl-style-world-cup-final-halftime-show-at-metlife-stadium-featuring-madonna-shakira-and-bts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/231329\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium, featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">The <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/world-cup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Cup<\/a> final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it would bring together &#8220;music and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">RELATED: <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/new-jersey-transit-lowers-train-ticket-prices-round-trip-world-cup-ahead-sales-beginning-wednesday\/19092930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> NJ Transit lowers World Cup round-trip train ticket prices<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;Every child should have the opportunity to dream, and together we can help make that possible,&#8221; he posted on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The show will be curated by Coldplay&#8217;s Chris Martin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The Super Bowl is famed for its halftime show &#8211; attracting the world&#8217;s biggest stars for spectacular performances. This year featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Previous headliners included Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Rhianna.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">RELATED: <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/new-york-reduces-world-cup-shuttle-bus-prices-round-trip-ahead-sales-beginning-wednesday\/19094382\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> New York reduces World Cup shuttle bus prices for round trip to World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">But halftime shows are not so commonplace in soccer, with events such as the Champions League final featuring a pre-match concert. This year will see the Killers headline European club soccer&#8217;s biggest game between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">FIFA describes its halftime show as &#8220;a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and purpose, broadcast live around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">This year&#8217;s World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and runs through June and July.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. 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