Shakira, Madonna, BTS perform at World Cup halftime show in New Jersey
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The World Cup halftime show at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey featured performances by Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and the Muppets. Jennifer Hudson opened the event with the national anthem. The match between Argentina and Spain is in overtime, with Spain leading 1-0. Actor Tom Cruise spoke at the pre-game ceremony, celebrating the global unity exemplified by the tournament.
- •Halftime show includes performances by Madonna and Shakira.
- •Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem.
- •Match between Argentina and Spain currently in overtime.
- •Tom Cruise praises World Cup's unifying power.
- •Spain leads Argentina 1-0 during the final match.
- 9:33 AMESPN Soccer — Rating every WC halftime show performer as Madonna...
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Look: Madonna, Muppets, Shakira, BTS light up World Cup halftime show
"The first World Cup final halftime show brought together some of the biggest names in music, with BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira -- but how did we rate them?
"Sunday's World Cup halftime show at Met Life in New Jersey included energetic performances by Madonna, The Muppets, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 20, 2026, 9:33 AMRating every WC halftime show performer as Madonna...
The first World Cup final halftime show brought together some of the biggest names in music, with BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira -- but how did we rate them?
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:18 PMLook: Madonna, Muppets, Shakira, BTS light up World Cup halftime show
Sunday's World Cup halftime show at Met Life in New Jersey included energetic performances by Madonna, The Muppets, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
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