A closer look at Madonna’s corseted, crystal-covered World Cup 2026 performance look

By Page Six | Created at 2026-07-20 17:28:04 | Updated at 2026-08-06 20:06:44 2 weeks ago
Madonna co-headlined the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show alongside Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS. Instagram/madonna

Madonna transformed MetLife Stadium into a rollicking nightclub Sunday, kicking off the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show with a rendition of her 2000 hit single “Music” that incorporated elements of “Disco Inferno” and “Danceteria.”

The Queen of Pop was escorted onto the field in a dune buggy driven by Brazilian soccer icons Ronaldo and Ronaldinho and flanked by roller skaters, and her performance outfit was extra as her entrance.

The “Danceteria” songstress layered a zip-up lurex Diesel top with a sporty Saint Laurent getup, including a bespoke varsity jacket emblazoned with her name, a buckled corset, silky hot pants, fishnet tights, lavender thigh-high stockings and tall lace-up boots, all in a “Confessions II” color palette of pink and purple.

The Queen of Pop paired a metallic Diesel top with a custom Saint Laurent look inspired by the sport. Instagram/madonna
A bespoke, bedazzled referee’s whistle hung from her neck. Instagram/madonna
The back of Madonna’s personalized varsity jacket for the performance. Instagram/madonna

Stylist Rita Melssen piled on plenty of Swarovski jewelry, including a fuchsia Millenia necklace, an Una Angelic chain suspended with a bedazzled, “M”-branded referee’s whistle and a set of custom crystal hoop earrings.

“Millenia stands for bold self-expression, making it a powerful match for Madonna — an artist whose influence continues to shape culture across generations,” Swaroski Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert shared in a press release. “It was an honor to collaborate with her and her team on these custom Swarovski pieces and bring this vision to life together.”

Even Madonna’s custom fingerless goalkeeper gloves by Le Rhinestud were covered in gems.

The music icon layered on plenty of Swarovski jewelry, and even her eye makeup was accented with clusters of crystals. Instagram/madonna
She sang a rendition of her 2000 hit single “Music” that incorporated elements of “Disco Inferno” and “Danceteria.” Instagram/madonna
A closer look at Madonna’s custom fingerless goalkeeper gloves by Le Rhinestud. Instagram/madonna

Makeup artist Marcelo Gutierrez created the Grammy winner’s glam using Kiko Milano products, including Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation, High Pigment Eyeshadow in five different shades of mauve, lilac, white and pink, Velvet Touch Creamy Stick Blush, Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick and 3D Hydra Lip Gloss.

The finishing touch? A sprinkling of crystals at the inner and outer corners of Madonna’s eyes, which sparkled beneath her shield-style Dior sunglasses.

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but it would appear Swarovski stones are a close second.

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