"World Cup 2026 will prolong the standard 15-minute half-time break on July 19 to make way for a mid-game show, using MetLife Stadium's field. The tournament, held in North America across Canada, Mexico and the United States, marks the first time that the typical quarter-hour pause during games will be extended. You may like The MetLife Stadium, home to NFL franchises the New York Giants and the New York Jets, will operate as the halftime show's venue, mimicking the Super Bowl's yearly performances."
"Now, Madonna, Shakira and K-Pop superstars BTS will headline the half-time show of the World Cup 2026 final on July 19, taking place on the pitch. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Chris Martin of Coldplay will curate the show which, with three headlining performers, can be expected to extend far beyond the customary 15 half-time minutes."
"A similar situation unfolded last summer at the Club World Cup, with the final also being hosted by the MetLife Stadium, when FIFA coordinated performances from Doja Cat, J Balvin and Tems as half-time entertainment. However, unlike the extravagant show planned for the World Cup 2026, the field was not used and instead a stage was constructed high up in the stands for the performers."
"The show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that is helping to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for children across the globe. Shakira is no stranger to headlining an America-held sporting event's half-time show she performed at the Super Bowl alongside Jennifer Lopez in 2020 or to producing music for the World Cup."
World Cup 2026 will extend the usual 15-minute halftime break during the final on July 19 to accommodate a mid-game show. The event will take place at MetLife Stadium in North America, using the stadium field for performances. The halftime show will be hosted at the same venue that previously staged Club World Cup halftime entertainment, including coordinated performances by major artists. For World Cup 2026, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline on the pitch, with Chris Martin of Coldplay curating the show. The halftime program will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for children worldwide.
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