2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Featured Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, And More
The first-ever Super Bowl-style FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show managed to squeeze a stacked musical lineup into 11 minutes of iconic musical performances.
Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber: Courtesy of @fifaworldcup
Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber: Courtesy of @fifaworldcup
In the spirit of America’s Super Bowl Halftime Show’s star-packed extravaganza, the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted its own halftime show in between the much-anticipated showdown between Argentina and Spain. The show featured Madonna, The Muppets, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, PS 22 Chorus, and Coldplay.
When news of the musical lineup was announced, there were concerns over how such a stacked list of artists would be able to be squeezed into an 11-minute show. Yet, the feat was done, with memorable tidbits from iconic hits, beginning with Madonna’s “Music,” the famous drumbeat and intro riff from the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” performed by The Muppets accompanied by Dudamel and his orchestra, and BTS’ “Dynamite.”
Nearing the 5-minute mark, the music entered a brief pause before Jason Sudeikis’ fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso introduced Justin Bieber in the form of a pep talk. The Canadian pop star contrasted the upbeat energy with his heartfelt track “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH.” Shakirah and Burna Boy brought back the energy with the duo’s collaboration “Dai Dai.”
Giving an inspirational finale, the children’s choir PS 22 Chorus took the stage together with Coldplay to premiere the British rock band’s newest song, “We Dance.” The crowd—that included the entire musical lineup
—joined in, chanting the song’s lyrical reprise, “We believe in love.”
The halftime show was done in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, “an initiative to expand access to quality education and sports for children worldwide.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Madonna, The Muppets, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Coldplay, and the PS 22 Chorus — performing during the Argentina vs. Spain final.
Madonna’s “Music,” “Seven Nation Army” (The Muppets with Dudamel’s orchestra), BTS’s “Dynamite,” Justin Bieber’s “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH,” Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai,” and Coldplay’s “We Dance.”
Yes. Coldplay premiered “We Dance” during the finale with the PS 22 Chorus, closing on the reprise “We believe in love.”
Yes. The roughly 11-minute set was the first halftime show staged at a FIFA World Cup Final, modeled on the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative to expand access to quality education and sports for children worldwide.