Spain vs. Argentina 2026 World Cup Final: Shakira, Madonna, and a Constellation of Stars in Halftime Show
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- The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured an unprecedented 15-minute halftime show, mirroring the NFL Super Bowl.
- International stars like Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, and Justin Bieber performed, with Coldplay's Chris Martin directing the show.
- The event aimed to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, seeking to raise $100 million for children's education and football access worldwide.
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina broke tradition with a spectacular 15-minute halftime show, drawing inspiration from the NFL's Super Bowl.
International music icons took the stage, with Madonna opening the performance with 'Music,' joined by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Colombian superstar Shakira delivered a powerful rendition of the World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' alongside Burna Boy, supported by her dancers and the Guetto Kids.
At the style of the Super Bowl, the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final took place; something unprecedented in the history of the tournament.
The star-studded lineup also included BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, the PS22 children's choir, and Coldplay. The show, directed by Coldplay's Chris Martin, aimed to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This initiative seeks to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for children globally.
The large-scale production featured mobile stages, massive choreography, and visual effects, blending pop, Latin, African, and classical music. The extended break, which lasted 17 minutes in total, allowed teams to return to the New Jersey stadium field after the elaborate performance.
The word love was displayed during the show.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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