{"id":13829,"date":"2026-05-14T13:13:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/global-superstars-unite-madonna-shakira-and-bts-to-headline-historic-fifa-world-cup-2026-halftime-show\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:13:48","slug":"global-superstars-unite-madonna-shakira-and-bts-to-headline-historic-fifa-world-cup-2026-halftime-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/global-superstars-unite-madonna-shakira-and-bts-to-headline-historic-fifa-world-cup-2026-halftime-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Superstars Unite: Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to Headline Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world of sports and music is about to collide in a spectacular way as global superstars Madonna, Shakira, and BTS have been announced as the headliners for the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The historic event is set to take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marking a milestone moment in the world of sports and entertainment. The halftime show will be curated by none other than Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who is known for his energetic and thought-provoking performances.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-global-purpose-supporting-education-and-football-for-children\">A Global Purpose: Supporting Education and Football for Children<\/h2>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show is not just about entertainment; it\u2019s also about giving back to the community. The event will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative that aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the tournament, $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be donated to the Fund, making every fan a part of this incredible effort. The Fund is a testament to the power of sports and music to bring people together and make a positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-star-studded-lineup-more-performers-to-join-the-roster\">A Star-Studded Lineup: More Performers to Join the Roster<\/h2>\n<p>While Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are the main headliners, they won\u2019t be the only stars taking the stage. Other performers, including Tyla, Katy Perry, J Balvin, and more, will join the roster for some of the opening ceremonies of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>This diverse lineup showcases the best of music from around the world, reflecting the spirit of unity and inclusivity that the FIFA World Cup embodies. With a range of genres and styles, fans can expect an unforgettable experience that will leave them cheering for more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"curated-by-chris-martin-a-message-of-unity-and-love\">Curated by Chris Martin: A Message of Unity and Love<\/h2>\n<p>Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is no stranger to using his platform for good. In a heartwarming video, he shared the news of the halftime show with the help of some beloved Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Kermit, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The world of sports and music is about to collide in a spectacular way as global superstars Madonna, Shakira, and BTS have been announced as the headliners for the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The historic event is set to take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New&#8230;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13829"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13829\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}