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Burna Boy, Madonna, Justin Bieber, others perform at World Cup final halftime show tonight

Burna Boy, along with international celebrities such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS, will perform at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium. This marks the first time a Super Bowl-style musical performance will be featured during a World Cup final. Burna Boy expressed pride in representing Africa and the global Afrobeats movement, highlighting the unifying power of football and music. The event, produced in collaboration with Global Citizen and curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, aims to promote education and football opportunities through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Burna Boy's involvement reflects the rising global influence of Afrobeats and his role as a prominent ambassador for African music.

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Burna Boy, Madonna, Justin Bieber, others perform at World Cup final halftime show tonight

Burna Boy, along with international celebrities such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS, will perform at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium. This marks the first time a Super Bowl-style musical performance will be featured during a World Cup final. Burna Boy expressed pride in representing Africa and the global Afrobeats movement, highlighting the unifying power of football and music. The event, produced in collaboration with Global Citizen and curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, aims to promote education and football opportunities through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Burna Boy's involvement reflects the rising global influence of Afrobeats and his role as a prominent ambassador for African music.

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