AceShowbiz - The World Cup is aiming to be bigger than ever this year, expanding its reach to capture not only soccer fans but also music fans. For the first time in the event's history, the final game will feature a halftime show, and it is packed with international superstars.

According to the original announcement, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are headlining the show, which is set to take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The lineup reflects the global audience of the World Cup, bringing together top-tier talents from American pop, Latin pop, and K-pop who have all crossed over into worldwide success.

The band Coldplay announced the set on their social media, noting that it was "curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin." This marks a major milestone for the tournament, which has never before staged a halftime show for its championship match.

Of the three headliners, Shakira has the longest history with FIFA. Her song "Waka Waka" is an iconic World Cup anthem. She also put out this year's official World Cup song, "Dai Dai," featuring Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy. While BTS has not performed together at the World Cup before, Jung Kook, one of the group's members, did perform his song "Dreamers" at the 2022 Opening Ceremony.

This will be Madonna's first time working with the World Cup. However, she is described as the perfect representative of the host country's pop music. The article also notes that the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show will have a lot to live up to after this event.