FIFA, BTS and Shakira
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For the first time, the World Cup final will have a halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, K-pop band BTS, and characters from The Muppets, FIFA announced. But the July 19 halftime show from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is not the only novel element in 2026 World Cup edition.
BTS will be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, joining a massive global lineup for the tournament’s closing spectacle. The announcement gives the final another layer of star power beyond the match itself.