BTS, Madonna & Shakira Confirmed as 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Co-Headliners

On May 14, 2026, FIFA officially confirms BTS, Madonna, and Shakira as co-headliners for the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA World Cup Final, scheduled for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The announcement was made through the World Cup's official Instagram account with a teaser video curated by Global Citizen, which aims to raise $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. CNN, the Washington Post, Billboard, and CNBC all report on the confirmation. HYBE's stock surged 7.2% on the Korea Exchange following the announcement, adding approximately 700 billion won (~$470 million USD) to the company's market capitalization in a single session — the largest single-day HYBE stock movement of 2026. The halftime show marks BTS's entry into one of the highest-profile entertainment events in the world, appearing alongside international icons Madonna and Shakira in what would be BTS's second major 2026 performance at MetLife Stadium.