The final of the 2026 World Cup will take place on July 19 at Metlife Stadium.

The 2026 World Cup final promises to break all records and become one of the greatest sporting spectacles in history, not only for the football played on the field but also for the impressive halftime show, which will feature a cast of global stars. FIFA is determined to raise the bar for entertainment and has already secured some of the biggest names in music to enhance the most anticipated event in the sport.

With 48 teams competing for the most coveted trophy in international football, the tournament will unfold over 104 matches, spread across five intense weeks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the decisive match set for Sunday, July 19, at 8:00 PM Lisbon time, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This stadium, which has a capacity of 82,500 fans, will host not only the grand final but also five group stage matches, including clashes between giants such as Brazil, France, Germany, and England, as well as knockout rounds of the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals.


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The choice of the MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets for over a decade, underscores FIFA’s commitment to ensuring a high-voltage atmosphere and top-notch infrastructure. The venue has previously hosted Super Bowl XLVIII and is one of eleven North American stadiums selected for this historic edition of the World Cup, which will feature 48 teams for the first time.

The importance of this final transcends football. With FIFA betting on a Super Bowl-style halftime show, the aim is to capture the attention of millions of viewers worldwide, turning the event into an unprecedented media phenomenon. For the United States, the hosts of the final, expectations are high: in addition to dreaming of an unprecedented appearance in the decisive match, they aim to showcase their ability to host world-class events and leave an indelible mark on the history of football.

The lineup for the halftime show, confirmed by FIFA this week, is generating enormous excitement. Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop sensation BTS will take the stage together for a performance of about 11 minutes, carefully designed not to interfere with the players’ 15-minute halftime break. Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, has been tasked with producing the show and revealed that “the goal is to create something truly global, that unites cultures and celebrates the power of football.” Martin also added that the event will serve to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at raising $100 million (approximately €93 million) to support children worldwide.

Shakira, the singer already accustomed to performing on global stages, recently confessed in an interview: “Performing at the World Cup final will always be special, but this year, with this lineup, it will be unforgettable.” Madonna, for her part, stated that she “hopes to surprise the audience and show that music and football speak the same language.” The group BTS expressed that they are “honored” to represent Asia at such a significant event.

With this unprecedented investment in entertainment, FIFA aims not only to solidify the World Cup as the largest sporting event on the planet but also to attract new audiences and bring football closer to younger generations and the digital universe. The impact of this final will be felt far beyond the pitch: it is expected that the broadcast will break all audience records and that the halftime show will go viral on social media, putting even more pressure on the teams that reach the decisive match.

As we approach kickoff, all attention is now fully focused on who will be able to overcome the fierce competition and secure a place in the final in East Rutherford. For the teams, it is a unique opportunity to achieve eternal glory under the eyes of the world. For fans, a night of intense emotions is guaranteed, both on and off the pitch, which will forever be etched in the collective memory of world football.

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