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What is FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and why is Tom Cruise appearing?
- On Sunday, July 19, BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, airing on Telemundo, FOX, and Peacock at 3 p.m. ET.
- Following the American football playbook, the 2026 World Cup is incorporating a halftime performance produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted to raise $100 million for education and soccer opportunities globally.
- Justin Bieber, added to the lineup on July 8, expressed gratitude for supporting education access, while Madonna called the cause "deeply meaningful" and Shakira highlighted her lifelong commitment to building schools alongside making music.
- Produced by Balich Wonder Studio, the performance will feature large-scale choreography and immersive lighting with giant stage elements celebrating the tournament's 39-day journey through North America.
- Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the show positions music as a universal language for advocacy, with BTS emphasizing that every child deserves quality education while the ceremony honors the tournament's reach across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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