FIFA's senior pitch manager has expressed concern over World Cup pitch conditions, with Shakira's final half-time show adding further stress on playing surfaces

FIFA’s decision to introduce its first-ever World Cup Final halftime show featuring BTS, Shakira, and Madonna is being viewed as a major shift in global sports entertainment. BTS’ worldwide influence and massive fan engagement make them central to FIFA’s strategy to attract younger audiences and expand digital reach.

NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS. FIFA announced Thursday that, for the first time, the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

Soccer is following football with a loaded halftime show at this summer's World Cup final, and we take a deep dive into trying to make sense of it all and grading the booked performers

BTS, Madonna and Shakira will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the first ever for the tournament.

Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, explains to USA TODAY the conversations that led to the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show becoming a reality.

FIFA’s announcement for the 2026 World Cup halftime show has sparked excitement across continents. By tapping three of music’s most influential icons, the performance bridges cultures, genres, and

Shakira publicly denied viral claims that she supports Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Cepeda after fake campaign images spread across social media. The singer clarified that she has not endorsed any political figure and never approved the use of her image in election-related posts.