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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to conclude next week, as the world's best soccer teams battle it out throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
With the conclusion of the tournament, which kicked off June 11, there will also be a halftime show at the final for the first time.
Shakira, who released the official song of the tournament, "Dai Dai," with Burna Boy, will be performing in the show along with Madonna and BTS. Shakira already was part of Mexico's opening ceremony, marking her fourth performance at a World Cup and her return to the competition for the first time since 2014. Canadian singer Justin Bieber will also join the star-studded lineup, FIFA announced July 8.
Ready to watch the FIFA World Cup final? Here's everything you need to know, including who is performing at the first-ever halftime show.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET.
The World Cup halftime show will be 11 minutes, according to FIFA.
Per Sports Illustrated, the average Super Bowl halftime show lasts 12-14 minutes. When Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed the Super Bowl halftime show in 2020, it lasted 14 minutes.
The World Cup halftime show will be during the final match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Watch the 2026 World Cup halftime show on Fubo
USA TODAY's Victoria Hernandez contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who is performing at World Cup halftime show? When is it? What to know
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With the conclusion of the tournament, which kicked off June 11, there will also be a halftime show at the final for the first time.
Shakira, who released the official song of the tournament, "Dai Dai," with Burna Boy, will be performing in the show along with Madonna and BTS. Shakira already was part of Mexico's opening ceremony, marking her fourth performance at a World Cup and her return to the competition for the first time since 2014. Canadian singer Justin Bieber will also join the star-studded lineup, FIFA announced July 8.
Ready to watch the FIFA World Cup final? Here's everything you need to know, including who is performing at the first-ever halftime show.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET.
Who will be performing in the World Cup halftime show?
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Headliners
- Shakira.
- Madonna.
- BTS.
- Justin Bieber.
Also set to appear
- Burna Boy.
- Gustavo Dudamel.
- PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.
How long will the World Cup final halftime show be?
The World Cup halftime show will be 11 minutes, according to FIFA.
Per Sports Illustrated, the average Super Bowl halftime show lasts 12-14 minutes. When Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed the Super Bowl halftime show in 2020, it lasted 14 minutes.
How to watch the World Cup halftime show
The World Cup halftime show will be during the final match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Date: Sunday, July 19.
- Time: Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. The projected halftime show starts at 3:50 p.m. ET.
- TV channel: FOX (WXIX-TV, Fox19 in Cincinnati).
- Streaming: Fubo or the Fox One App.
- Spanish language: Telemundo and Peacock.
Watch the 2026 World Cup halftime show on Fubo
USA TODAY's Victoria Hernandez contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who is performing at World Cup halftime show? When is it? What to know
Continue reading...
