




(SeaPRwire) – By: Robert Kensington
The 2026 World Cup final will have a star-studded halftime show for the first time. It’s compared to a Super Bowl spectacular. The 2022 Qatar final had 1.5 billion viewers. This year’s final in NJ may break records. Curated by Chris Martin, it supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
When is the show? It’s during the final starting at 3 p.m. ET on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. In US, watch on Fox Sports. Spanish viewers can use Peacock or Telemundo. NYC mayor has a free watch-party.
Who’s performing? Shakira, Madonna, BTS. Shakira was in opening ceremony and has World Cup anthem. BTS are back from military hiatus. Global Citizen partners with FIFA for education fund. Chris Martin reached out before. UK broadcasters may not air live, but online.
Author bio: Robert Kensington, veteran with decades in real-economy industrial investment and expansion