The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will introduce a major first: a halftime performance modeled after the Super Bowl . And according to betting markets, Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny is the current favorite to headline the World Cup Halftime Show.
With the final set to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey , just outside New York City, the announcement has triggered major buzz across the Tri-State Area .
This would mark the first time FIFA adds an entertainment performance to its championship match . This signals a bold cultural shift for the world’s biggest sporting event. As music and sports increasingly overlap, FIFA is hoping to tap into pop culture’s power to engage broader audiences .
Bad Bunny tops the list for the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show
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