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The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.<\/p>\n

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FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.<\/p>\n

Soccer’s governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.<\/p>\n

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it would bring together \u201cmusic and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery child should have the opportunity to dream, and together we can help make that possible,\u201d he posted on Instagram.<\/p>\n

The show will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.<\/p>\n

The Super Bowl is famed for its halftime show, attracting the world’s biggest stars for spectacular performances. This year featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.<\/p>\n

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Previous headliners included Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Rhianna.<\/p>\n

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But halftime shows are not commonplace in soccer, with events such as the Champions League final featuring a pre-match concert. On May 30, the Killers will headline European club soccer’s biggest game between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest.<\/p>\n

It is not known how long the World Cup halftime show will last, but the interval in soccer is not supposed to go beyond 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

FIFA describes it as \u201ca singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and purpose, broadcast live around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and runs through June and July.<\/p>\n

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