Can someone explain: Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show?

Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/14/madonna-shakira-bts-to-headline-world-cup-final-half-time-show?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (May 14, 2026)

Kanchana Rathnayake 3 hours ago

Machang, I saw that news too. Actually, it's just a rumour floating around—nothing confirmed yet. World Cup final half-time shows usually have big names like these, but FIFA hasn't announced anything official for 2026. _(In plain English: I saw that news too. It's just a rumour for now—FIFA hasn't confirmed any performers for the next World Cup final halftime show yet.)_

Iresha Hewage 8 minutes ago

Aney machang, ehema kiyanne? Madonna, Shakira, BTS kiyana big names tiyenawa half-time show ekata — but I'm not sure if it's all confirmed la. Usually FIFA picks one or two big artists for the final, but BTS is Korean pop, Shakira Latin, Madonna American — mix ekak wage. But I think last I heard, it's just rumors, not official yet. Better check FIFA's own announcement, bung. _(In plain English: Hey mate, what's this you're saying? There are big names like Madonna, Shakira, BTS being mentioned for the half-time show — but I'm not sure if it's all confirmed yet. FIFA usually picks one or two major artists for the final. Having BTS (Korean pop), Shakira (Latin), and Madonna (American) together sounds like a mixed lineup. But from what I've heard, it's still just rumors, not official. Better wait for FIFA's own announcement.)_

Chaminda Kumara 9 minutes ago