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[SPORTS] · United States, Argentina, Spain · 100 sources

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Features First‑Ever Star‑Studded Halftime Show

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey introduced the tournament’s inaugural halftime show, a curated 11‑minute live concert designed to raise US$100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the line‑up included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and a children’s choir, among others. The performance extended the usual 15‑minute interval to a total of 17 minutes, prompting mixed reactions from players and coaches about the impact on match rhythm and injury risk.

The final, contested by Spain and Argentina, was also accompanied by related events: a free ticket lottery for a 50,000‑person watch party on New York’s Central Park Great Lawn, a sustainability debate over the tournament’s carbon footprint, and the appointment of Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela to officiate the third‑place match. The halftime show was broadcast worldwide, drawing billions of viewers and marking a historic blend of sport and global entertainment.

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