Overview
- FIFA, which announced the plan Thursday, set Shakira, Madonna and BTS to co‑headline the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium.
- Coldplay’s Chris Martin will curate the performance, with production led by Global Citizen.
- The show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks $100 million and receives $1 from every tournament ticket.
- Officials have not said if the usual 15‑minute break will be extended, a point that hinges on IFAB’s match rules.
- A Chris Martin video featuring Sesame Street and the Muppets unveiled the lineup, signaling a broad, family‑focused push to grow the audience.