{"id":225546,"date":"2026-05-14T19:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=225546"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:04:13","slug":"world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Shakira, Madonna, + BTS to Headline First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"World Cup Final Halftime Show NJ\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">news<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the first time in&nbsp; World Cup history, the sporting event will include a halftime show similar to that of the Super Bowl. Organizers announced early on Thursday, May 14th, that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/fifa-world-cup-2026-metlife-stadium-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Cup<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will have a halftime show with the intention of weaving together the global tastes of soccer fans. The artists confirmed to perform include Shakira, Madonna, and K-Pop group BTS. <\/span><b>Read on to learn about the World Cup\u2019s 2026 Final halftime show and what to expect.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225552 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1.png\" alt=\"World Cup Final Halftime Show NJ\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-final-halftime-show-new-jersey-1-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/new-jersey-fifa-world-cup-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 World Cup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> final will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, July 19th (after a lineup of other matches happening at the NJ stadium). Between the transit concerns and local celebrations, the event has already altered the typical summer dynamic here in New Jersey, but the introduction of a halftime show is new and major for all viewers of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/outdoor-movie-screenings-new-jersey-towns-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in New Jersey for Summer 2026<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYUYpvsko-k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYUYpvsko-k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Global Citizen (@glblctzn)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Thursday, May 14th, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reels\/DYTkMsOiH6o\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organizers announced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that this year\u2019s World Cup will feature the first final halftime show in World Cup history, resembling the American Super Bowl tradition of halftime shows each year. Much like its American football counterpart, the World Cup will feature major artists on stage, with this year\u2019s lineup including Shakira, Madonna, and the K-pop band BTS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to organizers, the World Cup halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million USD to promote access to education and soccer opportunities for children around the world. \u201cThroughout the tournament, [$1 USD] from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be donated to the Fund,\u201d the FIFA World Cup team announced on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYTkMsOiH6o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FIFA\u2019s History with Halftime Shows<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a final halftime show is new for the World Cup, FIFA has experimented with similar concepts for other events. The FIFA Club World Cup, a lower-scale event that was also at MetLife Stadium in 2025, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/card\/2025\/07\/15\/arts\/music\/world-cup-halftime-doja-cat-tems-j-balvin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">featured a halftime show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Doja Cat, Tems, and J Balvin. The stage was woven into the stands, and the upcoming 2026 Final halftime show may adopt a similar design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The halftime show will be a spectacle for many viewers, including fans familiar with the artists \u2014&nbsp;but some soccer purists <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/05\/14\/arts\/music\/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have concerns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about its effect on game quality. Halftimes are often seen as a sacred time dedicated to rest and game-planning for players and coaching staffs, something a halftime show could disrupt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This news comes after several headlines announcing other events and local celebrations for the World Cup, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/northern-new-jersey-world-cup-flag-cities-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official fan celebrations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in select New Jersey \u201cflag cities\u201d, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/sports-illustrated-stadium-harrison-nj-fifa-world-cup-fan-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey Fan Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Harrison\u2019s Sports Illustrated Stadium, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/jersey-city-restaurant-fest-summer-fifa-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey City Restaurant Fest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adopting a World Cup theme for the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/fifa-world-cup-events-hoboken-jersey-city-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to Watch the World Cup in Hoboken + Jersey City<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>Follow @thenewjerseygirl on&nbsp;<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelocalgirlhq\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thelocalgirlhq?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">TikTok<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest updates on Hoboken, Montclair, Bergen County, and more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.myflodesk.com\/xdt5qdr3st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stories<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>newsFor the first time in&nbsp; World Cup history, the sporting event will include a halftime show similar to that of the Super&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":413,"featured_media":225552,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[17,4,45,1,40],"tags":[10,11,12],"class_list":["post-225546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-news","category-lifestyle","category-new-jersey","category-news","category-the-local-girl","tag-events","tag-news","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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