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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup final halftime show

sportsMay 14, 202617175

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS will co-headline the halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York on July 19, FIFA and Global Citizen announced. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin curated the Super Bowl-style set and Global Citizen will produce the performance to raise money for the Global Citizen Education Fund to expand access to education and football. The lineup pairs global pop icons across generations and regions, turning the tournament climax into a major fundraising and cultural showcase.

Key Highlights

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the World Cup final halftime on July 19.
Chris Martin curated the Super Bowl-style set produced by Global Citizen.
Proceeds will support the Global Citizen Education Fund for education and football.
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