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Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to headline in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Madonna, Shakira and BTS to hit headlines for the first time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
- On July 19, the first performance will take place during the final match at Met Life Stadium.
- During a promotional Instagram video, the announcement was made by Chris Martin.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Madonna, Shakira and BTS to hit headlines for the first time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
On July 19, the first performance will take place during the final match at Met Life Stadium. The halftime show is expected to run for 11 minutes, marking the first time FIFA has introduced a Super Bowl-style music performance during a World Cup final.
During a promotional Instagram video, the announcement was made by Chris Martin. The video featured characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. The clip also included a FaceTime call with BTS.
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