How much will Shakira, Madonna and BTS really earn for FIFA World Cup final half-time show
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2026, 06:20 (IST)
For the first time in World Cup history, the final's half-time show will feature live performances from Madonna, Shakira and BTS at MetLife Stadium on July 19. None of the three acts are being paid, instead donating their time to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, is expected to run 11 minutes, though the full interval will likely exceed FIFA's standard 15-minute limit. With a potential global audience surpassing one billion, the platform alone is the real currency.