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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Headline World Cup Show

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the World Cup final halftime show this summer. This is the first ever halftime show at a World Cup final.

Chris Martin from Coldplay and Sesame Street's Elmo helped announce the news. The show is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

It aims to raise $100 million for children's education and football access worldwide. Shakira also performs the tournament's official song called 'Dai Dai' with Nigerian artist Burna Boy.

BTS is a seven-member K-pop group from South Korea. Shares in Hybe, the company that manages BTS, jumped 7.2% after the news.

Klear Note The World Cup is soccer's biggest event, held every four years. This is the first halftime show at a World Cup final game.
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  • K-pop Popular music style from South Korea with large global fan bases
  • Hybe South Korean entertainment company that manages BTS
  • MetLife Stadium Large sports stadium near New York City in New Jersey, USA
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