2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show: Full Setlist, Performers & Replay
The first ever World Cup Final halftime show made history on Sunday, July 19, 2026, as Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS shared one stage during the Spain vs Argentina final at MetLife Stadium. The 11 and a half minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen, reached a record 62.8 million viewers in the United States alone.
Spain lifted the trophy with a 1-0 extra time win over Argentina, but the halftime spectacle earned its own place in World Cup history. Here is the full setlist, every performer, the viewership records, and where to watch the replay.
Full Setlist: Every Song at the World Cup Final Halftime Show
Six acts packed into roughly 11 and a half minutes, staged high in the stands to protect the pitch.
| Order | Performer | Song | Moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madonna | Music | Arrived on a golf cart driven by Brazil legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, with DJ Stuart Price |
| 2 | Gustavo Dudamel with the Muppets | Seven Nation Army | New York Philharmonic and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra musicians with Electric Mayhem |
| 3 | BTS | Dynamite | First K-pop act ever in a FIFA World Cup Final halftime show |
| 4 | Justin Bieber | Everything Hallelujah | Acoustic set introduced by Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso with Coach Beard |
| 5 | Shakira and Burna Boy | Dai Dai | The official tournament song, danced by Uganda’s Ghetto Kids |
| 6 | Chris Martin and the PS22 Chorus | We Dance | Finale with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the full ensemble |
Reviews were divided. Billboard called it slightly unhinged, overstuffed, and undeniably memorable, while Variety criticized the tonal whiplash of cramming six acts into one football break. Either way, it delivered the moments FIFA wanted, and Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans got the Live Aid scale gathering he promised.
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Who Performed at the World Cup Final Halftime Show?
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS were the four co-headliners, the biggest halftime lineup FIFA has ever staged.
| Artist | From | Why They Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Shakira | Colombia | Performed Waka Waka (2010 World Cup anthem) and released Dai Dai with Burna Boy as the official 2026 World Cup song |
| Madonna | USA | Headlined Super Bowl XLVI halftime in 2012, her latest album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this summer |
| BTS | South Korea | First K-pop act ever to headline a FIFA halftime show, returned from military hiatus with the ARIRANG album in March 2026 |
| Justin Bieber | Canada | Represented co-host nation Canada, confirmed as the fourth co-headliner on July 8, 2026 |
Burna Boy and Chris Martin with the PS22 Chorus completed the bill, while Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel led musicians from the New York Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, singer Emmanuel Kelly, and the Muppets rounded out a cast drawn from six continents.
When and Where Was the World Cup Final Halftime Show?
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Match: Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York New Jersey Stadium)
- Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET, halftime show at about 3:45 PM ET
- Show length: About 11 and a half minutes, inside a halftime break extended beyond the usual 15 minutes
- US audience: 62.8 million viewers, the most watched soccer match in US history
Spain won the World Cup with a Ferran Torres goal in extra time, shutting down Lionel Messi’s Argentina. FOX drew nearly 39 million viewers, up 132% from the 2022 final, while Telemundo and Peacock added nearly 24 million, up 166%. FIFA has not yet released worldwide figures; the 2022 final reached 1.42 billion globally.
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Closing Ceremony vs Halftime Show: What Was the Difference?
The halftime show was not the only entertainment on final day. A separate closing ceremony started at 1:30 PM ET, before kickoff, celebrating the 48 teams and 16 host cities of the tournament.
Post Malone headlined the closing ceremony, joined by Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, and IShowSpeed. Jennifer Hudson sang the United States national anthem, and Tom Cruise made a special appearance. Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS were saved for halftime.
Who Produced the Halftime Show?
Chris Martin of Coldplay curated the show with Phil Harvey, the band’s longtime manager. The nonprofit Global Citizen was the official producer.
The same team produced the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show at the same stadium. As in 2025, the stage was built high in the stands instead of on the pitch, which protected the grass and let the show run inside an extended break. FIFA stretched the interval beyond the usual 15 minute limit in the Laws of the Game, just as it did in 2025.
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
The halftime show was staged as a fundraiser for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, the central charity tie-in of the entire 2026 tournament.
| Fund goal | USD $100 million |
| Raised so far | More than $60 million as of the final (Vanguard, July 2026) |
| Per ticket donation | $1 from every World Cup 2026 ticket |
| Grants awarded | 58 grants across two cohorts, including 31 new grantees in 18 countries announced around the final |
| Fund split | 50% to FIFA Football for Schools with UNESCO, 50% to grassroots grants of $50,000 to $250,000 |
| Beneficiary scope | Education and football access in over 200 countries |
| Advisory board | Hugh Jackman, The Weeknd, Serena Williams, Shakira, and Kaká |
FIFA and Global Citizen announced the four year partnership at the Global Citizen Festival in September 2024. FIFA president Gianni Infantino called it a chance to bring "music and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause."
How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Halftime Show Replay
The full halftime show is available to rewatch free on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, alongside highlights on Global Citizen’s channels. It aired live inside the final broadcast on FOX and Telemundo in the United States, with streaming on FOX One, the FOX Sports app, and Peacock.
The 2026 tournament was also YouTube’s most viewed World Cup ever, and the halftime show clips racked up millions of views within hours of the final whistle.
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FAQ About World Cup 2026 Halftime Show
Who won the 2026 World Cup final?
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time as Spain shut down Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
What songs were performed at the World Cup final halftime show?
Madonna opened with Music, Gustavo Dudamel and the Muppets played Seven Nation Army, BTS performed Dynamite, Justin Bieber sang Everything Hallelujah, Shakira and Burna Boy performed Dai Dai, and Chris Martin closed with the PS22 Chorus singing We Dance.
How long was the World Cup final halftime show?
The performance ran about 11 and a half minutes. FIFA extended the halftime break beyond the usual 15 minute limit in the Laws of the Game to fit the show and the stage changeover, as it did at the 2025 Club World Cup Final.
Where can I watch the World Cup halftime show replay?
The full show is free to rewatch on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, and highlights are on Global Citizen’s channels. It originally aired inside the final broadcast on FOX and Telemundo in the United States.
Did Coldplay perform at the World Cup halftime show?
Chris Martin, who curated the entire show, closed it by performing We Dance with the PS22 Chorus, a school choir from Staten Island, joined by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. A full Coldplay band set did not happen.
How many people watched the 2026 World Cup final?
A record 62.8 million viewers watched in the United States, the most for any soccer match in US history. FOX drew nearly 39 million and Telemundo with Peacock added nearly 24 million. FIFA has not yet published worldwide figures; the 2022 final reached 1.42 billion globally.
Were the artists paid for the halftime show?
FIFA did not disclose performer fees. The show was structured as a charity fundraiser for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which had raised more than $60 million of its $100 million goal by final day.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show delivered on its historic billing. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS shared the MetLife Stadium stage with Burna Boy, Chris Martin, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus in front of a record US audience of 62.8 million, while Spain beat Argentina 1-0 for the trophy. Every ticket and every minute of the show supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, now past $60 million of its $100 million goal.
Bookmark this page for updates on the fund, the global viewership figures, and what FIFA plans for the 2030 World Cup halftime show.
