Democracy Dies in DarknessColdplay frontman Chris Martin announced the lineup for the July 19 final in a video, taking suggestions on performers from Elmo, the Cookie Monster and Miss Piggy.May 14, 2026 at 5:44 a.m. EDT31 minutes agoShakira performs in Rio de Janeiro this month. (Silvia Izquierdo/AP)Pop superstars Shakira, Madonna and BTS will headline the FIFA World Cup final’s halftime show, set to take place July 19 in New Jersey. It’s the first time the World Cup soccer final will feature a half-time performance, organizers said, calling it a “singular moment” that will be broadcast live around the world.