The FIFA World Cup always takes over everything else happening that year. Now the 2026 edition has a huge surprise for music fans too. Nobody knows yet which national teams will battle for the trophy in the final, but FIFA has just revealed who’s taking the stage for the halftime show and the lineup is massive.
BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show on July 19 at New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Shakira is also returning to the World Cup with brand-new music. The singer released a new FIFA anthem called Dai Dai on May 14 ahead of the tournament.
With such a lineup, this halftime show could become one of the biggest entertainment moments of 2026. FIFA also confirmed that the performance will livestream worldwide, so fans everywhere can watch the show live during the final.
Watching the tournament from the UAE? You can enjoy the atmosphere of all match days at special fan zones in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Shakira Is Bringing the World Cup Energy to the Gulf
Fans in the Gulf will also get the chance to see Shakira live later this year. The Colombian superstar will perform in Doha on November 18 before heading to the UAE to headline the OFFLIMITS Festival in Abu Dhabi on November 21. If Shakira is on your concert wishlist, now might be the perfect time to lock in your place.
As for the other artists headlining the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show, there’s also hope to see BTS in the region next year. Right now, the K-pop stars are busy touring Europe, Asia, and Australia, but the group has already confirmed that a Middle East stop is part of their 2027 plans.
