Archive · 20 Jul 2026
FIFA World Cup Debuts First Halftime Show
The FIFA World Cup had its first-ever halftime show during the final match between Spain and Argentina.
The show lasted 11 minutes and featured performances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Burna Boy.
There were also classical musicians, a children's choir, and Sesame Street characters.
The show was produced to raise money for education and football programs for children around the world.
Some people think halftime should be about the game, while others enjoy the entertainment.
The show was a big deal because it was the first time something like this happened at a World Cup.
FIFA hosted its first-ever halftime show during the World Cup final.
The 11-minute show featured performances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Burna Boy.
Supporting acts included classical musicians, a children's choir, and Sesame Street characters.
The show was produced to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The fund aims to raise $100 million for global education and football programs.
- Who
- Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin, Coldplay, PS22 Chorus, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Sesame Street characters
- What
- First-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show
- When
- December 18, 2022
- Where
- Lusail Stadium, Qatar
- Why
- To support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and provide entertainment during the World Cup final
Traditionalists
Modernizers
Purpose of Halftime
Traditionalists
Halftime should focus on team strategies and analysis.
Modernizers
Halftime can be a global entertainment spectacle.
- Event
- 2022 FIFA World Cup Final
- Date
- December 18, 2022
- Location
- Lusail Stadium, Qatar
- Duration
- 11 minutes
- Producers
- Global Citizen and Live Nation
- Fundraising Goal
- $100 million