FIFA announces Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show
FIFA confirmed on Thursday that Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will perform at the first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The 48-team tournament kicks off June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The halftime show will be produced by Global Citizen and benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for education and football access for children worldwide.
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