Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS hit World Cup halftime stage
Telemundo reported that the Topps Final Halftime Show brought major music names to the 2026 World Cup final in New York New Jersey.
By Frankie Delgado · News Reporter
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final got a full pop takeover at halftime, with Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Gustavo Dudamel all featured in the Topps Final Halftime Show, according to Telemundo.
The performance took place during the final between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, Telemundo reported in its World Cup coverage.
Telemundo described the halftime production as historic and said it was curated by Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay. The broadcaster released a 3-minute, 20-second video segment of the show as part of its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
A star-packed break in the final
The lineup crossed pop, Latin music, K-pop and classical music. Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS brought the global chart power, while Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel added a major classical presence to the event, according to Telemundo.
The halftime show landed in the middle of a broader spectacle around the final. Telemundo’s coverage of the day also featured celebrity appearances tied to the match, including items naming Zinedine Zidane and Rihanna among the stars around the final.
The broadcaster’s World Cup programming also highlighted other pregame and final-day moments, including Andrés Iniesta, Mario Kempes, Carlos Alcaraz and Hoyeon presenting the World Cup trophy.
Argentina and Spain at center stage
The entertainment came as Argentina and Spain met for the tournament’s biggest match. Telemundo’s surrounding coverage framed the final as Argentina’s chance to defend its title and pursue back-to-back World Cup wins.
Other Telemundo segments from the final build-up focused on Lionel Messi and Argentina arriving in New York, Spain seeking a second star with a young squad, and comments from Spain defender Marc Cucurella, who said the team knew it had a unique opportunity.
For fans tuning in for the football, the halftime show added another headline to a packed final day: a Chris Martin-curated stage featuring Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Dudamel inside New York New Jersey Stadium.
This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.