NEW YORK, May 13 -- BTS, Madonna and Shakira are set to perform at the halftime show of the 2026 Fifa World Cup final, in a first-of-its-kind spectacle announced by Global Citizen on Thursday.

According to Billboard, the announcement was made alongside a social media video featuring Coldplay's Chris Martin, Sesame Street characters Elmo and Cookie Monster, as well as several Muppets, with the group even appearing to place a video call to BTS during the clip.

The halftime performance will take place during the final on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, marking the first time a World Cup final will feature a structured halftime show, with reports indicating it is expected to run for about 11 minutes.

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