FIFA World Cup halftime show: Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Coldplay perform - Watch

The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show took place at MetLife Stadium during the Argentina vs Spain final on July 19, 2026.

The 11-minute show was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and featured performances by Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay.

Sesame Street and Muppets characters made special appearances.

Madonna opened the show with 'Music' and was joined by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

The pre-match closing ceremony included performances by Post Malone, Jennifer Hudson, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed, and a speech by Tom Cruise.