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Spain Wins FIFA World Cup; Halftime Show Features Shakira, Bieber, BTS

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain won the FIFA 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 for their second title.
  • For the first time, FIFA held an 11-minute halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS.
  • The event supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for children's education and football facilities.

Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title, triumphing over Argentina 1-0 in the final match held at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on July 19, 2026. This victory marks their first World Cup win since 2010.

Shakira performs the song "Dai Dai" during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11, 2026.

— CaptionContext for a photo related to the World Cup.

In a historic first for the tournament's 96-year history, FIFA introduced an 11-minute halftime show during the final. Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin in collaboration with Global Citizen, the show featured a star-studded lineup. Headliners included pop icon Madonna, Latin superstar Shakira, Justin Bieber, and the globally acclaimed South Korean group BTS. Nigerian artist Burna Boy also joined Shakira for a performance of their collaboration, "Dai Dai."

This move signifies a significant shift in the tradition of the World Cup, which usually utilizes the 15-minute halftime break only for tactical analysis and player rest.

— Article TextExplaining the significance of the new halftime show.

The halftime spectacle concluded with a grand performance led by Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, accompanied by the New York Philharmonic and the PS22 Chorus. Singers Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and Laura Pausini, along with content creator IShowSpeed, also participated in the closing segment.

A lineup of global stars from various eras and genres was united on one stage.

— Article TextDescribing the performers at the halftime show.

Beyond the entertainment, the event carried a significant humanitarian mission. FIFA and Global Citizen dedicated the series to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with a goal of raising $100 million. These funds are intended to improve access to quality education and provide football facilities for children worldwide. A successful smaller-scale trial at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final paved the way for this ambitious halftime show at the main event.

Beyond entertainment and sports, FIFA and Global Citizen emphasized that this large-scale project embodies a humanitarian mission.

— Article TextHighlighting the charitable aspect of the halftime show.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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