New Delhi, May 14 -- K-pop supergroup BTS, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Madonna, and Colombian superstar Shakira are set to perform at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The performance is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the 2026 tournament finale.

FIFA and nonprofit Global Citizen announced the lineup on May 14 via Instagram. The reveal video featured Coldplay's Chris Martin alongside Muppets characters Elmo, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Cookie Monster. When Elmo asked what a halftime show was, Martin explained: "It's a chance to show how amazing all different kinds of humans are. And we get to raise some money for children's education."

Notably, the show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Ed...