Pop icon Madonna, Latin music superstar Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers — and the Muppets — said early Thursday.

Shakira and Global Citizen cofounder and CEO Hugh Evans talk about being a part of and performing at the first ever FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show with BTS and Madonna. Shakira: First of all,

For the first time ever, the final match will feature a halftime performance of three acts capturing this year's global spotlight.

Shakira recently took part in an interview focused on the upcoming World Cup and the tournament’s broader impact beyond football. The setting brought together key figures from sport and the global industry, including Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, and ...

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