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World Cup half-time show acts revealed with Madonna and Shakira set to grace the stage

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Shakira and Madonna are set to share the stage at the first-ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup history.Tournament organisers are planning a Super Bowl-style spectacle for the 2026 World Cup final, which will take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19 as the United States, Mexico and Canada jointly host the competition.Coldplay were previously confirmed as the headline act, but the performance is expected to feature a host of global stars.The full line-up emerged in an unusual announcement video posted to the official social media account of Sesame Workshop, featuring Coldplay frontman Chris Martin alongside Elmo.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Among the biggest names confirmed are Shakira and Madonna, in a pairing that has already generated huge excitement online.Shakira's inclusion carries special significance given her enduring association with football's biggest tournament.Her 2010 anthem Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) remains one of the most recognisable World Cup songs ever...

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