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FIFA to stage star-studded halftime show at 2026 World Cup

5/24/2026

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Summary

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FIFA will stage a Super Bowl-style halftime spectacle at the 2026 World Cup final, headlined by BTS, Madonna and Shakira on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Global Citizen will produce the show under Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s curation.
Shakira released the 2026 anthem “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy, featuring Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Proceeds will fund the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for education and football worldwide.

History

Historical Context

When South Africa hosted the first African FIFA World Cup in 2010, Shakira and Freshlyground performed the official song at the opening ceremony on 11 June, drawing 309,000 foreign fans and costing £3 billion in stadium upgrades. That high-profile entertainment model is now echoed in the 2026 final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, where BTS, Madonna and Shakira will headline a Global Citizen-produced show.

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Story summary

FIFA will stage a Super Bowl-style halftime spectacle at the 2026 World Cup final, headlined by BTS, Madonna and Shakira on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Global Citizen will produce the show under Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s curation.
Shakira released the 2026 anthem “Dai Dai” with Burna Boy, featuring Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Proceeds will fund the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for education and football worldwide.

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