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Madonna, Shakira and BTS person been named arsenic nan headliners for nan first-ever halftime show astatine nan FIFA World Cup 2026.
On Wednesday, nan charismatic FIFA World Cup Instagram relationship announced that nan 3 philharmonic acts will deed nan shape during nan last halftime show, which is group to return spot astatine MetLife Stadium successful New Jersey.
“The world’s biggest stage. An moreover bigger purpose,” they captioned nan post.
“On July 19, nan FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is coming to New York New Jersey Stadium, featuring superstars @madonna, @shakira, and @bts.bighitofficial,” they added.
FIFA World Cup besides announced that nan show will beryllium curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
The premier world shot tourney besides shared that nan halftime show will support nan FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, “a landmark inaugural moving to raise $100 USD cardinal to grow entree to value acquisition and shot for children astir nan world.
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“Throughout nan tournament, USD 1 from each summons sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will beryllium donated to nan Fund,” they announced.
Martin, 49, besides shared nan news pinch nan thief of a fewer Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Kermit and more.
“It’s a chance to show really astonishing each different kinds of humans are. And monsters, aliens — it’s 1 large family, really,” nan popular prima said.
In nan clip, nan “Hymn for nan Weekend” crooner and Elmo Facetimed BTS members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook to inquire if they would subordinate them connected July 29 to perform.
The FIFA World Cup is being hosted by nan United States, Mexico and Canada and is group to statesman connected June 11 erstwhile Mexico takes connected South Africa.
Acts specified arsenic Tyla, Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, J Balvin and Michael Bublé were announced arsenic performers astatine immoderate of nan opening ceremonies of nan tournament.
