Tom Cruise will lead the opening ceremony, while Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira will perform live during the break in the Argentina-Spain match

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber will headline the first-of-its-kind event Sunday, a charity fundraiser. See when to tune in and how long it will last.

"The expected viewing figures on Sunday are going to be enormous, like probably the most viewed match of all time," Guy Carrington says.

Earlier reports hinted at a 30-minute World Cup final halftime, but FIFA has now dismissed the speculation by confirming a shorter interval.

The move has drawn criticism from players and pundits, who argue the extended interval puts entertainment ahead of football.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will feature a historic halftime show with global music icons. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song, celebrating unity. …

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

The unprecedented decision to extend the FIFA World Cup final’s half-time to nearly 30 minutes has rattled some fans and industry figures. But that isn’t stopping FIFA from trying…

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

For the first time, FIFA has controversially decided to add a halftime show to the biggest game in global soccer. Messi will be forced to share the spotlight with the likes…

FIFA’s first World Cup halftime show will air live during Sunday’s Spain-Argentina final.

BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira are the co-headliners of this far-reaching lineup, which was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS are set to perform at the World Cup Final halftime show. Here's how to stream the World Cup halftime show live online.

Tom Cruise will lead the opening ceremony, while Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira will perform live during the break in the Argentina-Spain match

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Sunday evening's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will be interrupted by a star-studded half-time show

2026 World Cup final to feature Shakira, BTS, and Madonna in a historic halftime show. Harry Styles performing at halftime at 1% YES.

The World Cup final is set to take place between Spain and Argentina tonight, and for the first time in the tournament's history, there'll be a halftime show.

Your guide to enjoying the 2026 World Cup final spectacle in the UAE, with Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Tom Cruise lighting up the halftime show.

BTS also set to take to the stage in the break of Spain vs Argentina

Coldplay, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and characters from 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets' are also set to join the star-studded performance.