World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing & how long will it last? Full list of artists on show as Argentina & Spain compete for global title in New Jersey

FIFA has raised the curtain on a star-studded lineup for the inaugural World Cup final half-time show on July 19. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the performance features some of the most iconic names in the industry. Global pop legends Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Shakira are set to co-headline the event alongside American rapper Post Malone and K-pop sensations BTS. The show’s primary mission is to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a cause championing quality education and sporting opportunities for children across the globe. Burna Boy and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel are also featured, alongside the PS22 Chorus who will be joined by Coldplay.

World Cup final halftime show performers:

Shakira and Burna Boy

Post Malone

Madonna

Justin Bieber

BTS

Gustavo Dudamel

PS 22 Chorus ft. Coldplay

While the footballing action remains the priority, the half-time interval was initially expected to be significantly longer than the standard 15-minute break. An early BBC report suggested that half-time could last more than 25 minutes due to the logistical challenges of setting up and dismantling a massive stage on the pitch. This would have far exceeded the standard International Football Association Board (IFAB) regulations, which typically mandate that the half-time interval should not surpass 15 minutes.

The precedent for an extended break was set during the Club World Cup, where the logistical demands of a high-profile music production necessitated a longer rest period. Because of this, it was feared that players from both the Argentina and Spain squads might be required to undertake a second warm-up on the pitch before the second half could resume.

However, Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the interval will be shorter than initially anticipated. The half-time break is now expected to last 17 minutes in total, including six minutes dedicated to assembling and dismantling the stage. This revised timeline brings the rest period much closer to the standard duration permitted by IFAB lawmakers.

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