7/19/2026
FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show 2026: How to Watch Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS & Others Live Online Free
Here's everything you need to know about FIFA's big day of soccer and live music performances.
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(L-R) Jimin, J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga, and V of BTS perform onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
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For the first time in the international tournament’s 96-year history, the World Cup Final includes an American-style halftime show with music performances from top recording artists in-between the two halves of Spain vs. Argentina.
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The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show takes place on Sunday (July 19) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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When Does 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Start**?**
The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show airs on FOX on Sunday (July 19) and starts after the first half of the match (along with any stoppage time). The show is expected to start around 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
In addition, the World Cup Halftime Show has a Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo.
Who Is Performing During 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show?
Curated by Chris Martin from Coldplay and produced by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, the World Cup Final Halftime Show features performances from Madonna, Shakira & Burna Boy, Justin Bieber and BTS — including RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. The Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Gustavo Dudamel is also set to perform.
Meanwhile, the international soccer event has a closing ceremony, which is scheduled to take place before the final match. It has a start time of 1:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony has performances from the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams. Influencer IShowSpeed and actor Tom Cruise are expected to make special appearances.
And before the match begins, Jennifer Hudson performs “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. national anthem.
Where to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Online for Free
There are a few ways to watch the World Cup Final Halftime Show online for free. Streaming services, such as DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials to watch FOX.
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A subscription to DirecTV also grants you access to the FOX One app for every FOX network.
The World Cup Final Halftime Show is available to watch on FOX, which is part of DirecTV’s “Entertainment” package. It comes with over 90 live channels, like ABC, NBC, CBS, ESPN, FOX Sports and more. And right now, if you’re a new subscriber, you can get DirecTV for $59.99 for the first month (was $89.99 per month). Start watching FOX for free with a five-day free trial.
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Prices starting at $19.99 per month.
FOX One features every network under the FOX umbrella, which includes livestream access to the World Cup Final Halftime Show. It has networks, like FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX News, FOX Business, FOX Nation, FOX Weather, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and your local FOX affiliate.
And for Amazon Prime members, you can sign up for FOX One with a three-day free trial, as a channel add-on. You can learn more about Prime Video and FOX One here.
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FOX is included in the Sling Blue plan, which goes for $45.99 per month. It gets you streaming access to more than 40 live TV, cable and local channels, like ABC and NBC (select markets only). And, Sling TV comes with access to the FOX One app via your Sling login, so you can watch the World Cup Final Halftime Show.
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Fubo gets you access to the FOX One app for the World Cup Final Halftime Show on FOX.
Fubo is a streaming service that offers the World Cup Final Halftime Show, which airs on FOX. At $63.99 per month for the first month of service ($88.99 per month afterward), it offers more than 220 other channels. Plus, Fubo has a five-day free trial to try the service.
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A Hulu + Live TV subscription, which comes with a three-day free trial, gets you streaming access to FOX online. When the free trial is finished, plans start at $89.99 per month. Additionally, the live TV streaming service is bundled with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited for even more options to watch.
On Sunday (July 19), the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is on FOX with DirecTV. You can watch with a digital TV antenna too. In the meantime, watch a promo video with Chris Martin and the Muppets below:
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