The first World Cup final halftime show will be headlined by global superstars Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.
FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
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Soccer’s governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it would bring together “music and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause.”
“Every child should have the opportunity to dream, and together we can help make that possible,” he posted on Instagram.
The show will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
The Super Bowl is famed for its halftime show, attracting the world’s biggest stars for spectacular performances. This year featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.
Previous headliners included Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna.
Madonna headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2012, while Shakira shared the stage with Jennifer Lopez at the event in 2020.
Last summer, FIFA staged a halftime show at MetLife Stadium during the Club World Cup final, when Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0.
But halftime shows are not commonplace in soccer, with events such as the Champions League final featuring a prematch concert. On May 30, the Killers will headline European club soccer’s biggest game between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest.
It is not known how long the World Cup halftime show will last, but the interval in soccer is not supposed to go beyond 15 minutes.
FIFA describes it as “a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and purpose, broadcast live around the world.”
The biggest World Cup yet, featuring 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 and is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Associated Press and PA contributed to this report.
