Key Points
- The 2026 World Cup final on July 19 will be played between Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
- Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Coldplay, and Justin Bieber are among the stars of the historic halftime show that will mark the final.
- While Shakira and Burna Boy sing the tournament's official song 'Dai Dai', Ugandan dancing kids will accompany the show.
- The show also serves a charity purpose, having raised over 50 million dollars for the education and sports access of children worldwide.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, to be played on Sunday, July 19, between Argentina and Spain, will not only determine a new champion but also host a global music spectacle. The massive halftime show, which will be featured in a World Cup final for the first time in history, brings together international superstars such as Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Coldplay.
Colombian singer Shakira will take the lead role in the stage performance and will sing the tournament's official song, 'Dai Dai,' alongside Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Dancers from around the world and the Ugandan Triplets Ghetto Kids will also accompany the show. Additionally, while Madonna takes the stage following her new 'Confessions II' album, names such as Justin Bieber, the South Korean group BTS, and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will perform in the approximately 11-minute show directed by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
The massive event at the New York New Jersey Stadium also serves a philanthropic purpose. During the show, donations will be collected to improve football and educational opportunities for children in various countries around the world, and it has been announced that over 50 million dollars have already been raised in this context during the tournament. The event will be broadcast live on DSPORTS and presented to audiences on platforms of telecommunications companies such as ZAAZ.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Between which two teams and where will the 2026 World Cup final be played?
- The final match will be played on Sunday, July 19, between the national teams of Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
- Which artists will perform at the halftime show?
- World-renowned artists such as Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and Burna Boy will take the stage at the show.
- Is the purpose of this music show solely entertainment?
- No, the stage show also has a philanthropic purpose; donations are being raised to support children's education and access to sports.
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