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Argentina-Spain World Cup Final Boasts Star-Studded Halftime Fundraiser

7/17/2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain takes place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff.
A first-ever 25-minute halftime show, curated by Chris Martin, will feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and acts such as Burna Boy, Post Malone, the PS22 Chorus, Gustavo Dudamel’s orchestra, the Muppets and Sesame Street.
Global Citizen, Live Nation and Done + Dusted produce the show to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain takes place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff.
A first-ever 25-minute halftime show, curated by Chris Martin, will feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and acts such as Burna Boy, Post Malone, the PS22 Chorus, Gustavo Dudamel’s orchestra, the Muppets and Sesame Street.
Global Citizen, Live Nation and Done + Dusted produce the show to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.