Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline World Cup final’s first-ever halftime show
Pop icon Madonna, Latin music superstar Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers — and The Muppets — said early Thursday.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NBC News says: Pop icon Madonna, Latin music superstar Shakira and K-pop sensations BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, organizers — and The Muppets — said early Thursday.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: May 14, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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