"Madonna, BTS and Shakira are officially headlining the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium this summer, which means the world's biggest soccer match is apparently also about to become the most overqualified concert lineup in human history."
"FIFA and Global Citizen announced this week that the three global superstars will co-headline the historic performance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at what FIFA is temporarily calling "New York New Jersey Stadium," otherwise known to the rest of us as MetLife Stadium."
"The halftime show, which FIFA says will be broadcast live to millions worldwide, is being curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen alongside Live Nation and Done + Dusted. According to Martin, the whole thing will be "all about togetherness... and everyone's invited.""
"There's also a major philanthropic angle behind the spectacle. The performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at raising $100 million to expand access to education and football opportunities for children around the world. FIFA says more than $30 million has already been raised, with $1 from every World Cup 2026 ticket sold going toward social impact projects globally."
Madonna, BTS, and Shakira will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19. FIFA and Global Citizen will broadcast the performance live to millions worldwide. The show will be curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay and produced by Global Citizen with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. FIFA describes the event as focused on togetherness and inclusion. The halftime show will include appearances by Sesame Street and The Muppets characters. The event supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million to expand education and football opportunities for children globally. FIFA reports that more than $30 million has already been raised, with $1 from every World Cup 2026 ticket sold directed to social impact projects.
Read at Time Out New York
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