Shakira, BTS Take World Cup Stage
Madonna joined Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in a first-of-its-kind World Cup halftime show that also featured Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Madonna headlined the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, joined by Brazilian football legend Ronaldo and Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho.
- Coldplay's Chris Martin curated the halftime show to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative designed to expand education and football opportunities for children globally.
- Ronaldo drove a buggy with Ronaldinho, both wearing blue and yellow tracksuits, while Madonna performed "Music" in a pink-and-purple four-piece ensemble accessorized with a crystal-embellished whistle.
- The show also featured headliners BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, while Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were celebrated for winning the 2002 World Cup together and Ronaldo's 1994 title with Brazil.
- Madonna performed during the Spain vs. Argentina showdown shortly after releasing her 15th studio album, Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II.
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Streams for Justin Bieber’s 'Everything Hallelujah' Rose More Than 110 Percent After World Cup Halftime Show
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday
The final of the 2026 World Cup not only left images for the history of football, but also an unexpected protagonist outside the field: Ronaldo Nazário’s doll. While Madonna turned the rest of the game into an authentic global show with a set full of stars, the former Brazilian frontman caught the attention of fans most attentive to the small details. Among dances, cameras and flashes appeared an accessory that passed almost unnoticed for most, …
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