The World Cup final half-time show is set to be a spectacle like no other, featuring a 20-minute performance by some of the biggest names in music. The show, which will take place at the New York New Jersey Stadium, USA, will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop boy band BTS.
The performance will be similar to the Super Bowl-style shows, lasting around 11 minutes, and will be followed by a short half-time break. According to sources, the show will be around 20 minutes long, with the possibility of additional time for setting up the stage and infrastructure.
The World Cup final is set to take place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, with Spain and the winner of the England vs Argentina semi-final match competing for the championship. The half-time show will be broadcast live on ITV and BBC in the UK, with ITV revealing that it will broadcast the entire World Cup half-time show at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
The half-time show is part of Fifa President Gianni Infantino's modernisation of the tournament, which aims to appeal to a wider audience and more forms of culture. The show will be curated by Chris Martin, and will also feature performances by Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.
England fans can tune in to the half-time show on Sunday, 19 July 2026, to catch a glimpse of their country's music talent, while also enjoying the performances of some of the biggest names in the industry.