Gustavo Dudamel to Perform at FIFA World Cup’s Halftime Show

Gustavo Dudamel to Perform at FIFA World Cup’s Halftime Show By Francisco SalazarConductor Gustavo Dudamel is set to perform during the FIFA World Cup Halftime show on July 19, 2026. The Global Citizen announced that Dudamel will join Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber and PS22 for an 11 minute Halftime show at the New York New Jersey Stadium curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. In a statement, Dudamel said, “I’m so deeply honored to be joining Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, Justin Bieber, and PS22 Chorus (ft. Coldplay) on July 19 at the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026™ Halftime Show, produced by Global Citizen. Curated by my dear friend Chris Martin, it will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, working to expand access to education for children around the world.” The Halftime show is in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and its mission is to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world. Read Related Stories - Q & A: Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero on Performing With Bad Bunny During the Super Bowl Halftime Show - Giancarlo Guerrero Appears on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Categories News