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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

Al Jazeera · · 461 words · By AFP
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15 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show”
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Multiple independent web sources (CNN and others) confirm that Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are scheduled to headline the first-ever World Cup final half-time show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be the final match of the 2026 World Cup, the 23rd edition of FIFA's competition for men's national soccer teams. The match is scheduled to be played at MetLife Stad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_final
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단; RR: Bangtan sonyeondan; lit. 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( shə-KEER-ə, Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel meβaˈɾak riˈpol]; born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. Referred to as the "Queen …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakira
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“Coldplay’s Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.”
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While evidence confirms the date and location of the final, the provided search results for 'Chris Martin' or 'Coldplay' do not mention him curating the half-time show; they only provide general biographical or tour information.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–2025) by British rock band Coldplay had a widely documented environmental, cultural and economic impact, which further emphasised their influence on entertain…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_of_the_Music_of_the_Sph…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — British rock band Coldplay have headlined eight concert tours and numerous promotional shows, music festivals, broadcast media events and other live performances. Considered one of the most prolific l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Coldplay_live_performa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Viva la Vida" ( VEE-və lə VEE-də, Spanish: [ˈbiβa la ˈβiða]; Spanish for 'long live life') is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, V…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viva_la_Vida
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“the programme details released on Thursday have raised concerns about how long half-time will be”
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The evidence confirms the venue and general tournament details, but there is no specific mention of programme details being released on a 'Thursday' or concerns regarding the length of the half-time break.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1994 FIFA World Cup final was a soccer game that took place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, United States, on July 17, 1994, to determine the winner of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Brazil be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_FIFA_World_Cup_final
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organised by FIFA. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, after the c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification was the 13th edition of the biennial African youth football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to determine whic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_African_U-20_Women's_Worl…
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“The move mirrors the show held during the final of the 2024 Copa America in Miami, when Colombian star Shakira performed at half-time at the Hard Rock Stadium.”
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Wikipedia and Getty Images explicitly confirm that Shakira headlined the half-time show of the 2024 Copa América final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 14, 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Copa América was the 48th edition of the Copa América, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship organized by South America's football ruling body CONMEBOL. The tournament was h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Copa_América
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Copa América final was an international soccer match to determine the winners of the CONMEBOL 2024 Copa América. The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Copa_América_final
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Copa América final halftime show, headlined by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, occurred during the halftime show of the 2024 Copa América final match between Argentina and Colombia on Ju…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Copa_América_final_halfti…
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“There was also a half-time show at last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final, also at MetLife Stadium, which stretched the break in excess of the regulation 15 minutes.”
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Evidence confirms the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final took place at MetLife Stadium, but there is no specific mention of a half-time show that 'stretched the break in excess of the regulation 15 minutes'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, also marketed as FIFA Club World Cup 25, was the 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, an international club soccer competition organized by FIFA. This was also the fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2029 FIFA Club World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, an international club football competition organised by FIFA. The tournament is scheduled to be played from June to Ju…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2029_FIFA_Club_World_Cup
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The FIFA Club World Cup (FIFA CWC) is an international men's association football competition organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing bo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup
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“Infantino added that FIFA also planned to “take over” New York’s Times Square on the final weekend of the World Cup.”
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Multiple web sources confirm that FIFA and Global Citizen plan to 'take over' New York's Times Square during the final weekend of the World Cup (July 18-19, 2026).
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web search NEUTRAL — In another first, Times Square will become a focal point for fans in New York New Jersey during the World Cup finals weekend in mid-July 2026 with FIFA and Global Citizen taking over screens, plazas, …
https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/president/news/world-cu…
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web search NEUTRAL — As part of the partnership, FIFA and Global Citizen will take over New York's Times Square for the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup on July 18-19, 2026 during both the bronze final match and the fi…
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/enquiries/press/2025/fifa-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — In addition to the halftime show, FIFA plans a "Times Square takeover" in New York City during the final weekend. This initiative will extend the World Cup's celebratory atmosphere beyond the stadium,…
https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/historic-announcement-fifa-…
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“The biggest-ever World Cup, with 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.”
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Wikipedia and official tournament data confirm the 2026 World Cup features 48 teams and begins on June 11 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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web search NEUTRAL — Canada Mexico United States. Dates. June 11 – July 19. Teams. 48 (from 6 confederations).As the host nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States all automatically qualified. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, groups and game dates.
https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexi…
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web search NEUTRAL — The World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the opening match held at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. …
https://www.sofascore.com/football/tournament/world/world-ch…
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“Infantino announced in March last year that there would be “the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final”.”
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Multiple sources report that FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the introduction of the first-ever half-time show for a World Cup final.
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web search NEUTRAL — Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino[b] (born 23 March 1970) is an Italian-Swiss-Lebanese football administrator[2] and the president of FIFA since 2016. He has also been an International Olympic Committee mem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianni_Infantino
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web search NEUTRAL — This summer’s World Cup final will feature the first-ever half-time show, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced.
https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/for-the-first-time-in-histo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gianni Infantino announced the World Cup final will have a Super Bowl-style half-time show in 2026 ( AFP via Getty Images ). Inside Sport.The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature a half-time sh…
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-final…
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“The half-time extravaganza will support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100m for children worldwide during the World Cup.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the Global Citizen Education Fund or the $100m goal specifically linked to the half-time show.
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“Last week Shakira teased the new official song for the World Cup, releasing a brief video of the track filmed at Brazil’s iconic Maracana Stadium.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a teaser video for an official World Cup song filmed by Shakira at the Maracana Stadium.
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“The singer – who also created the 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka” – announced the song, titled “Dai Dai” in a post on her Instagram account.”
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“In the 67-second video, Shakira appears on the pitch at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, where she performed in a free concert at the city’s Copacabana Beach before two million people.”
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“Holding the “Trionda”, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup, Shakira performed excerpts of the song in English”
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“The song was produced with Nigerian artist Burna Boy and is set for official release on Thursday.”
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“Shakira has a long association with the World Cup, performing at the 2006 and 2014 World Cup finals in addition to producing “Waka Waka” for the 2010 tournament.”
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