Madonna releases new album Confessions II with personal tributes and World Cup tie‑in

Madonna’s 15th studio album, Confessions II, was released on 3 July 2026, marking her first full‑length record since 2019. The disco‑infused album, produced with long‑time collaborator Stuart Price, features 16 tracks including collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and personal songs that reference her late brother Christopher Ciccone, her daughter Lourdes Leon, and ex‑husband Sean Penn. Critics in the UK and US have praised it as her strongest work in two decades, highlighting its club‑ready production and emotional depth.

To promote the release, Madonna tied the launch to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, livestreamed a pre‑release listening event and announced a halftime‑show appearance at the tournament’s final. In parallel, she opened her London home to Vogue, showcasing a collection of personal memorabilia and unconventional artworks, such as a series of penis‑shaped sculptures by Brazilian artist Anderson Asteclines. The home tour underscored the album’s themes of memory, identity and artistic risk.