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World Cup final halftime show to feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer. It will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer. It will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
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According to PBS News’s source item, World Cup final halftime show to feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS, The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer. It will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
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