How watch the World Cup final halftime show live online
Fans wondering how watch the World Cup final halftime show can stream it live in the U.S. on Fox through DirecTV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV, or in Spanish on Telemundo and Peacock. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS co-headline the first FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show during Spain vs. Argentina on Sunday, July 19.
Key Takeaways
- The inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show airs Sunday, July 19, during Spain vs. Argentina.
- English-language viewers can watch on Fox via DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
- Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and streams live on Peacock.
- Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET at New York New Jersey Stadium; the show likely starts after 4 p.m. ET.
- Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS co-headline, with Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.
Where can you stream the halftime show in the U.S.?
According to Variety, the easiest way to watch online in the U.S. is a live TV streaming service that carries Fox, which will broadcast the match in English.
Cord-cutters can stream Fox through DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. For Spanish-language coverage, the match and halftime show will air on Telemundo and stream live on Peacock, which holds the tournament’s Spanish-language streaming rights in the U.S.
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When does the World Cup final halftime show start?
The World Cup final kicks off at 3 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium — FIFA’s name for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. That means the halftime show will likely begin sometime after 4 p.m. ET, depending on stoppage time and the pace of the match.
Defending champion Argentina faces Spain in the championship. Argentina advanced after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinals, while Spain secured its place with a 2-0 victory over France.
Who is performing in the inaugural FIFA halftime show?
Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS will co-headline the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and New York’s PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also take part.
The performance was curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. It marks the first time the FIFA World Cup has staged a Super Bowl-style halftime show.
Why does this World Cup halftime show matter?
Beyond the star power, the show is being produced in partnership with Global Citizen and will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The initiative seeks to raise $100 million to expand access to education and soccer programs for children around the world.
For viewers tracking how watch the World Cup spectacle unfolds, the combination of a first-ever final peformance and a Spain-Argentina title match makes this one of the day’s biggest live streaming events.