Your Thoughts: The Muppets and Sesame Street at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show

[Phillip]

Today's the day! Kermit, Miss Piggy, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and The Count will take the stage alongside global superstars Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber for an unforgettable halftime spectacular filled with music, dancing, and fun for the whole family.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will air on FOX at 3 pm eastern, 2 pm central. The halftime show will begin approximately an hour later at 4 pm eastern, 3 pm central.

For the first time ever, football, music, and social impact will come together as the greatest show on Earth reaches its pinnacle. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise USD 100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide.

Artists will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS will co-headline the historic halftime show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium. The performance will be curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay and broadcast live to millions of fans around the world.

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[The Count]

Okay, so I viewed the whole game with my family, including the halftime show from when Madonna appeared to start things off until the announcer shouting "Goal!"... But at what point did the Muppets appear? Cause I didn't hear any Muppet voices during the spectacle (if it's calling itself that).

 

[datman24]

 

[Muppet Master]

Okay, so I viewed the whole game with my family, including the halftime show from when Madonna appeared to start things off until the announcer shouting "Goal!"... But at what point did the Muppets appear? Cause I didn't hear any Muppet voices during the spectacle (if it's calling itself that).

From what I can tell, it was just Floyd, Janice, and Animal, and they were just playing the music, they didn't sing or anything. I do wonder why Dr. Teeth and Zoot were absent.