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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set to turn halftime into a global music event, with BTS, Madonna, and Shakira performing in a Super Bowl style show. The star-studded segment is organised with Global Citizen and curated by Chris Martin. Here’s where and how fans in India can stream it live on OTT.
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Scientists warn that soaring temperatures in North America could make parts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unsafe, with some matches possibly needing delays. FIFA plans heat-management steps, but experts remain concerned about player health and performance, as well as spectator safety in stadiums that lack air conditioning.
Cristiano Ronaldo begins what could be his final FIFA World Cup, set to be his first since leaving European football for the Saudi Pro League. The 2022 transfer stunned fans and fueled doubts about whether his level would drop. Now, as Portugal prepare for the tournament, the question is whether his form and influence can outlast the switch and time.
FIFA World Cup travelers heading to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are seeing a major spike in rail costs, with round-trip fares reaching $150—almost 12 times typical pricing. Transit officials say the hike stems from higher operational expenses and that FIFA isn’t contributing to the added costs, unlike other host cities that kept fares largely unchanged.
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