Star-Studded World Cup Final Halftime Show Dazzles with Madonna, Bieber, Shakira, BTS
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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, a star-studded halftime lineup featured Madonna performing new versions of 'Music' and 'Danceteria' as Gustavo Dudamel conducted an orchestra in 'Seven Nation Army,' BTS made a brief cameo for 'Dynamite,' and Justin Bieber with a Ted Lasso–style setup; Shakira joined Burna Boy for 'Dai Dai,' followed by the PS22 Chorus and Coldplay's Chris Martin closing the set, with fireworks and the event benefiting FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.
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