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FIFA Unveils 2026 World Cup Album, Star-Studded Halftime Show

7/19/2026

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FIFA and Rolling Stone held a panel on World Cup music after Ava Max performed at the FIFA House.
FIFA released the World Cup 2026 Album with K-pop, Nigerian rap and an Ava Max track, announcing a halftime show with Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Post Malone.
Andrew Bocelli and EJAE performed “DNA” at the opening ceremony, with England fans’ “Wonderwall” sing-along after beating Mexico illustrating music’s fan-identity role.

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FIFA and Rolling Stone held a panel on World Cup music after Ava Max performed at the FIFA House.
FIFA released the World Cup 2026 Album with K-pop, Nigerian rap and an Ava Max track, announcing a halftime show with Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Post Malone.
Andrew Bocelli and EJAE performed “DNA” at the opening ceremony, with England fans’ “Wonderwall” sing-along after beating Mexico illustrating music’s fan-identity role.