Spain, Argentina and a gaggle of pop stars will attempt to make the 104th and final match of the World Cup 2026 a spectacle to remember on Sunday. Eight-time Ballon dOr winner Lionel Messi is hoping to inspire the holders and finish as the tournament top scorer.La Rojas ranks include 19-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal and former Ballon dOr winner Rodri, with the performers on the pitch set for an extended half-time break while music takes centre stage in New Jersey.Justin Bieber will co-headline alongside Madonna, Shakira and K-pop (or Korean pop) boy band BTS in a ceremony FIFA say will combine football, music and social impact.Table of ContentsWhat time is the World Cup final 2026?Where is the World Cup final 2026?What time is the halftime show at the World Cup 2026?World Cup 2026 halftime show: Who is playing?What time is the World Cup final 2026?The match kicks off at 20:00 BST on Sunday, July 19. Heres how that translates in different territories.DateBST start timeETPTSun, July 1920:0015:0012:00Where is the World Cup final 2026?The game will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which has a capacity of almost 81,000.The spectacular setting is the home of NFL teams the New York Giants and the New York Jets and will host its eighth match at the finals, averaging more than three goals per game.Contests held at the venue have included record five-time champions Brazils group-stage draw with Morocco and quarter-final defeat to Norway.France beat Sweden and Senegal at the MetLife Stadium, which was the stage for Ecuadors surprise win over four-time champions Germany during the group phase.What time is the halftime show at the World Cup 2026?Assuming there are no weather delays, the half-time show should start shortly after the end of the first half. Here are the earliest times it could start.DateBST start timeETPTSun, July 1920:4515:4512:45World Cup 2026 halftime show: Who is playing?Pop megastar Shakira is partly responsible for the official World Cup 2026 song, Dai Dai, and will be joined by colossally popular Nigerian singer Burna Boy, her collaborator on the record.This is the first time a half-time show has taken place during a World Cup final and the ceremony has been arranged by English band and familiar American stadium fillers Coldplay.BTS will be back at the MetLife Stadium in August for two dates as part of their US tour. Theyll be part of a moment that reaches far beyond the pitch, half-time show producers Global Citizen promised of the performance.Earlier this week, BTS new single, Normal, became the most-streamed K-Pop music video in a single day on the platform. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina National Football Team FIFA FIFA World Cup Spain National Football Team World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Rodri claims Spain must play without fear ahead of World Cup final Mitch Fretton 19th July, 2026 Lionel Messi: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full Argentina squad Ben Miller 19th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full fixtures, dates, games, schedule and results from FIFA football finals Ben Miller 19th July, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026: Full England fixtures, results, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times Ben Miller 19th July, 2026 Kylian Mbappe: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full France squad Ben Miller 19th July, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026: Full France fixtures,results, schedule, squad Ben Miller 19th July, 2026
