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Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Summary

Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will perform together at the half-time show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. This will be the first time a half-time show is held at a World Cup final, and the event is planned to raise money for a global education fund for children.

Key Facts

  • The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The final game will take place on July 19, 2026, in New Jersey.
  • Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline the half-time show.
  • This is the first ever half-time show at a World Cup final.
  • Shakira is releasing a new World Cup song called "Dai Dai," featuring Burna Boy.
  • Madonna is preparing to release her 15th album, "Confessions II," on July 3, 2026.
  • BTS recently returned from a three-year break for military service and are on an 85-date world tour.
  • The half-time show is curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for children worldwide.
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