Today, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Gustavo Dudamel will appear in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup™ history will bring together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact, broadcast live around the world. Burna Boy and PS22 Chorus, the acclaimed choir of 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island, New York, featuring Coldplay will also appear in the 11 minute Halftime Show, which has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over USD $50 million, with momentum continuing to build as USD $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated throughout the tournament. Following commitments from Prime Minister Carney of Canada and Prime Minister Montenegro of Portugal as part of the campaign, Global Citizen is encouraging participating World Cup nations – President Macron of France, Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain and Chancellor Merz of Germany – to announce new contributions at a special pledging event on July 16, 2026.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. The show is being curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin as part of his ongoing role as international curator of the Global Citizen Festival.

In May, FIFA and Global Citizen announced the first group of organizations to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing access to education and football for children in underserved communities in ten countries around the world. By supporting proven models that combine education, sport, and community engagement, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is helping expand access to learning, improve education outcomes, and create pathways to opportunity for children in some of the world’s most underserved communities. More information on the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and inaugural grantees is available at globalcitizen.org/education-fund-grantees. Applications are now open for the second cycle of grants. Visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply for more details.

Currently, there are approximately 350 million children and adolescents out of school globally. Of these children, approximately 133 million do not meet the minimum proficiency level in reading and math by the end of primary school.

Click here to learn more about the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Today, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Gustavo Dudamel will appear in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup™ history will bring together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact, broadcast live around the world. Burna Boy and PS22 Chorus, the acclaimed choir of 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island, New York, featuring Coldplay will also appear in the 11 minute Halftime Show, which has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over USD $50 million, with momentum continuing to build as USD $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated throughout the tournament. Following commitments from Prime Minister Carney of Canada and Prime Minister Montenegro of Portugal as part of the campaign, Global Citizen is encouraging participating World Cup nations – President Macron of France, Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain and Chancellor Merz of Germany – to announce new contributions at a special pledging event on July 16, 2026.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. The show is being curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin as part of his ongoing role as international curator of the Global Citizen Festival.

In May, FIFA and Global Citizen announced the first group of organizations to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing access to education and football for children in underserved communities in ten countries around the world. By supporting proven models that combine education, sport, and community engagement, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is helping expand access to learning, improve education outcomes, and create pathways to opportunity for children in some of the world’s most underserved communities. More information on the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and inaugural grantees is available at globalcitizen.org/education-fund-grantees. Applications are now open for the second cycle of grants. Visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply for more details.

Currently, there are approximately 350 million children and adolescents out of school globally. Of these children, approximately 133 million do not meet the minimum proficiency level in reading and math by the end of primary school.

Click here to learn more about the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Today, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Gustavo Dudamel will appear in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup™ history will bring together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact, broadcast live around the world. Burna Boy and PS22 Chorus, the acclaimed choir of 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island, New York, featuring Coldplay will also appear in the 11 minute Halftime Show, which has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over USD $50 million, with momentum continuing to build as USD $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated throughout the tournament. Following commitments from Prime Minister Carney of Canada and Prime Minister Montenegro of Portugal as part of the campaign, Global Citizen is encouraging participating World Cup nations – President Macron of France, Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain and Chancellor Merz of Germany – to announce new contributions at a special pledging event on July 16, 2026.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. The show is being curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin as part of his ongoing role as international curator of the Global Citizen Festival.

In May, FIFA and Global Citizen announced the first group of organizations to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing access to education and football for children in underserved communities in ten countries around the world. By supporting proven models that combine education, sport, and community engagement, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is helping expand access to learning, improve education outcomes, and create pathways to opportunity for children in some of the world’s most underserved communities. More information on the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and inaugural grantees is available at globalcitizen.org/education-fund-grantees. Applications are now open for the second cycle of grants. Visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply for more details.

Currently, there are approximately 350 million children and adolescents out of school globally. Of these children, approximately 133 million do not meet the minimum proficiency level in reading and math by the end of primary school.

Click here to learn more about the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Today, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Gustavo Dudamel will appear in the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup™ history will bring together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact, broadcast live around the world. Burna Boy and PS22 Chorus, the acclaimed choir of 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island, New York, featuring Coldplay will also appear in the 11 minute Halftime Show, which has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over USD $50 million, with momentum continuing to build as USD $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated throughout the tournament. Following commitments from Prime Minister Carney of Canada and Prime Minister Montenegro of Portugal as part of the campaign, Global Citizen is encouraging participating World Cup nations – President Macron of France, Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain and Chancellor Merz of Germany – to announce new contributions at a special pledging event on July 16, 2026.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. The show is being curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin as part of his ongoing role as international curator of the Global Citizen Festival.

In May, FIFA and Global Citizen announced the first group of organizations to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, providing access to education and football for children in underserved communities in ten countries around the world. By supporting proven models that combine education, sport, and community engagement, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is helping expand access to learning, improve education outcomes, and create pathways to opportunity for children in some of the world’s most underserved communities. More information on the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and inaugural grantees is available at globalcitizen.org/education-fund-grantees. Applications are now open for the second cycle of grants. Visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply for more details.

Currently, there are approximately 350 million children and adolescents out of school globally. Of these children, approximately 133 million do not meet the minimum proficiency level in reading and math by the end of primary school.

Click here to learn more about the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.