Industry May 19, 2026

World Cup Halftime Show Plans Revealed

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about how the trio of superstar acts will share their time on the July 19 stage.

Originally published by Billboard

The upcoming World Cup halftime show, scheduled for July 19, will feature a performance by BTS, Madonna, and Shakira. The logistics of fitting these three global artists into an 11-minute performance were discussed on the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast by hosts Katie and Keith. They are analyzing how the artists will share the stage during the event. Originally reported by Billboard.