Madonna and Shakira will line up with K-pop supergroup BTS to headline the ​first-ever World Cup final halftime show at ‌MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said on Thursday.

Coldplay singer Chris Martin will curate the extravaganza scheduled for ​July 19, the tournament’s organiser added.

“The ​FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show ⁠will be a truly special moment, bringing ​together music, football and a shared commitment to ​improving the lives of children around the world,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on social media.

“Together, we will ​support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund ​and help create greater access to quality education and ‌football ⁠for children worldwide.”

The 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will run from June 11 to July 19.

The ​tournament will ​feature 104 ⁠matches, up from the previous 64, including an additional knockout round.

Last ​year’s Club World Cup in North ​America, ⁠which served as a test run for the World Cup, also featured a halftime show ⁠including ​performances from American rapper Doja ​Cat, Colombian singer J Balvin and Nigerian singer Tems.