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Shakira Calls for $100 M Education Fund at 2026 Halftime

7/4/2026

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Shakira urged Cup viewers to donate to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, targeting $100 million, and said $500,000 will aid children whose schooling was disrupted by Venezuelan earthquakes.
She noted Canadian Prime Minister Carney’s pledge and urged Prime Minister Montenegro, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to join.
The campaign links to July 19 2026 halftime show at MetLife Stadium, where Shakira will perform with BTS and Madonna to spotlight education investment.

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Shakira urged Cup viewers to donate to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, targeting $100 million, and said $500,000 will aid children whose schooling was disrupted by Venezuelan earthquakes.
She noted Canadian Prime Minister Carney’s pledge and urged Prime Minister Montenegro, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to join.
The campaign links to July 19 2026 halftime show at MetLife Stadium, where Shakira will perform with BTS and Madonna to spotlight education investment.