Breaking: Chris Martin and The Muppets Drop World Cup Halftime Show Lineup — Madonna, Shakira, BTS H

Coldplay’s Chris Martin has unveiled Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as headliners for soccer’s first-ever World Cup Final Halftime Show, set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Martin, curating the landmark performance, announced the lineup live with Elmo and Cookie Monster. The show mirrors the Super Bowl’s scale, signaling FIFA’s major push to elevate global entertainment appeal and spotlight diverse, mega-star talent on football’s biggest stage.