Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS, and Shakira had everyone on their feet during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show.
The superstars co-headlined the halftime show Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which was curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
Madonna took the stage first, singing her iconic 2000 hit “Music” with dancers roller skating around her, before dramatically walking out of a tunnel and stepping onto the field.
Her performance transitioned into the Muppets’ Animal playing the drums to the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.”
BTS kept the high energy going with a performance of “Dynamite,” before Jason Sudeikis made a surprise performance as his beloved character Ted Lasso to introduce Justin Bieber.
Bieber sang his hit “Everything Hallelujah” acoustic while playing guitar, giving the crowd flawless vocals.
Shakira then took the stage with Burna Boy to sing “Dai Dai,” shaking her hips and bringing the energy back up.
Lastly, Coldplay also took the stage along with Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus — a viral choir of 4th and 5th graders from New York — to close the show. The children all wore colorful jerseys and danced energetically as “Love” with a globe was spelled out on the field.
The performance marked the first halftime show in FIFA World Cup history. A-list celebs were in the stands to watch, including Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Adrien Brody, as well as Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
The star-studded show supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over $50 million, and $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches was donated throughout the tournament.
