Shakira, Madonna, and BTS to Headline First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
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Shakira, Madonna, and BTS have been announced as the headliners for the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The event will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which supports education and football access for children worldwide.
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· 2 pulledColdplay's Chris Martin, who curated this year's artists, announced the news in a social media video alongside Sesame Street's Elmo and Cookie Monster with Kermit, Miss Piggie, and more beloved characters from The Muppets.
The July 19 event will take place MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to provide access to quality education and football for children worldwide.
Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
