Madonna, Shakira, BTS Set For World Cup Final

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Madonna, Shakira and BTS will bring international flair to performances at the first FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, which will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The bill was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

They join previously announced performers for opening ceremonies at each host nation’s first match this summer, including Katy Perry, Future, LISA from BLACKPINK, Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, J Balvin, Anitta and Mexican rock royalty Maná.

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Mexico gets the first kick on June 11, when it faces South Africa at Estadio Azteca. For the occasion, FIFA has lined up a heavyweight domestic bill featuring Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda and cumbia legends Los Ángeles Azules, alongside South African pop breakout Tyla. Canada’s opener the following day in Toronto will boast Bublé, Morissette and Alessia Cara before the country takes on Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Hours after that match, the U.S. men’s national team opens against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with Perry set to headline and LISA also performing. FIFA has also recruited Future, Los Angeles-based DJ Sanjoy and Paraguayan singer Marilina Bogado.