A Super Bowl-style halftime show is coming to soccer’s biggest event
The FIFA World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time, scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey. Pop stars Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the performance, which aims to be a global spectacle. The show will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and promises to be a unique addition to the tournament.
- ▪The halftime show will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- ▪Shakira is set to release the official World Cup song, 'Dai Dai,' featuring Burna Boy.
- ▪This event marks the first halftime performance in World Cup history.
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