{"id":3299,"date":"2026-07-19T20:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=3299"},"modified":"2026-07-19T20:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:41:36","slug":"fact-check-are-madonna-bts-and-shakira-getting-paid-millions-for-the-fifa-world-cup-halftime-show-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=3299","title":{"rendered":"Fact check: Are Madonna, BTS, and Shakira getting paid millions for the FIFA World Cup halftime show? | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131720903,imgsize-83708,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/131720903.jpg\" alt=\"Fact check: Are Madonna, BTS, and Shakira getting paid millions for the FIFA World Cup halftime show?\" title=\"A viral document claiming Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy, and Davido were receiving millions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked major debate online. The alleged payout list showed Madonna earning $3 million and BTS $2.8 million. However, social media users quickly called the document fake, arguing FIFA covers production costs while artists often perform for exposure or charity support. The rumored financial sheet remains completely unverified.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"A viral document claiming Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy, and Davido were receiving millions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked major debate online. The alleged payout list showed Madonna earning $3 million and BTS $2.8 million. However, social media users quickly called the document fake, arguing FIFA covers production costs while artists often perform for exposure or charity support. The rumored financial sheet remains completely unverified.\">A viral document claiming Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy, and Davido were receiving millions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked major debate online. The alleged payout list showed Madonna earning $3 million and BTS $2.8 million. However, social media users quickly called the document fake, arguing FIFA covers production costs while artists often perform for exposure or charity support. The rumored financial sheet remains completely unverified.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A supposed <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/fifa-world-cup\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFA World Cup<\/a> 2026 halftime payment sheet is making rounds online, but many fans are already calling it completely fabricated. The viral image claims global stars including Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy and Davido are receiving multimillion-dollar payouts tied to the tournament\u2019s halftime entertainment plans.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>The document spread quickly across X and football fan pages after screenshots showed alleged payment figures beside some of the biggest names in music. But almost as fast as it appeared, users began tearing holes in the list, questioning everything from the formatting to the unbelievable payment claims attached to the rumored performers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"19895131\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"FIFA\" source=\"keywords\" meta.keywordsubtype=\"org\" meta.entityname=\"FIFA\" meta.hostid=\"83\">FIFA<\/keyword> World Cup 2026 halftime payout rumors spark confusion online<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>The controversy gained traction after X user Gomariz10 shared a blunt reaction to the circulating document. The post read:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>&#8220;\ud83d\udea8 This \u201cofficial\u201d World Cup 2026 halftime payout list going around is FAKE \ud83d\ude02<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>Madonna $3M+, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Davido getting millions? Nah. Real talk: Madonna, Shakira &amp; BTS are performing the final halftime show for FREE to support charity (Global Citizen Education Fund). FIFA covers production, artists no collects that kind of money. People go dey create anything for clout \ud83d\ude2d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>What\u2019s the craziest fake list you\u2019ve seen this World Cup? \ud83d\udc40&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The image attached to the post looked polished enough to fool casual viewers. <!-- -->It carried a heading resembling an internal FIFA financial audit document and included detailed payment figures for artists allegedly tied to the 2026 World Cup halftime show.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>According to the viral sheet, Madonna was supposedly set to receive $3,000,000, while BTS was listed at $2,800,000 and Shakira at $2,500,000. Katy Perry allegedly appeared with a $2,200,000 payout. Burna Boy and Davido were reportedly attached to payments of $1,450,000 and $1,350,000 respectively.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The list continued with names including Anitta at $1,100,000, Tyla at $950,000, J Balvin at $900,000, Michael Bubl\u00e9 at $850,000, Alanis Morissette at $750,000 and Andrea Bocelli at $700,000. The document even claimed the total \u201caggregate talent disbursal\u201d reached $20,150,000. That number immediately raised eyebrows online.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Madonna, BTS and Shakira rumors highlight growing World Cup misinformation problem<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>As excitement builds around the FIFA World Cup 2026, fake leaks and edited graphics have become increasingly common across social media. <!-- -->Fans eager for entertainment news often share dramatic posts before checking whether the information comes from FIFA or verified media outlets.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>That appears to be exactly what happened here. Several users pointed out inconsistencies within the viral payment sheet, including unusual wording, formatting issues, and unsupported claims about FIFA\u2019s internal banking systems. Others questioned why confidential payment records would suddenly appear online in such public fashion.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>The rumor also reignited debate about how major sporting events handle musical performances. Many fans compared the situation to the Super Bowl halftime show, where artists often benefit more from exposure and streaming boosts than direct performance fees.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>Still, the post succeeded in doing one thing. It grabbed the internet\u2019s attention. And during a World Cup year, that alone is enough to send social media into another frenzy.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/football\/fifa-world-cup\/fact-check-are-madonna-bts-and-shakira-getting-paid-millions-for-the-fifa-world-cup-halftime-show\/articleshow\/131720903.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A viral document claiming Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy, and Davido were receiving millions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked major debate online. The alleged payout list showed Madonna earning $3 million and BTS $2.8 million. 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