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Shakira Madonna and BTS set to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show
Sports
Published on 14 May 2026
Proceeds will back education and football access worldwide
Shakira, Madonna and BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The event is tied to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with proceeds supporting expanded education and football access for children worldwide, blending global pop with the sport’s biggest night.
- Shakira, Madonna and BTS headline the 2026 final halftime show
- The debut halftime show is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium
- Proceeds support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
- Fund will expand education and football access for children globally
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