2026 FIFA World Cup: the "Final Halftime Show" as the latest tribute to the American sports entertainment

News Tank Football - Paris - News #448625 - Published on 17/07/26 at 18:00
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FIFA will present the inaugural "FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show" during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday 19 July (kick-off at 15:00 local time). The 11-minute performance will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium, near New York City, USA), and will feature several internationally renowned artists.

Madonna (United States), Shakira (Colombia), Justin Bieber (Canada), Gustavo Dudamel (Venezuela), and BTS (South Korea) will perform during this halftime show, which will be directed by Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, and broadcast live by FIFA's official media partners. FIFA has not confirmed the total duration of halftime, though several media outlets report it could extend to 25 minutes, up from the standard 15-minute allocation…

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