Celebrities flock to New Jersey for 2026 World Cup festivities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
New Jersey prepares for a surge of celebrities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event kicks off in Mexico City on June 11, with the opening ceremony featuring prominent artists like Alejandro Fernández, J Balvin, and Belinda. New Jersey will host its first match on June 13 at MetLife Stadium, where Brazil will face Morocco. The World Cup final halftime show on July 19 will feature Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show. Local sports figures Eli Manning and Midge Purce are named ambassadors.
- •2026 FIFA World Cup opens June 11 in Mexico City.
- •New Jersey's first match is Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13.
- •Halftime show at the final includes Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
- •Chris Martin will curate the halftime show, not perform.
- •Eli Manning and Midge Purce serve as local ambassadors.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — NJ braces for celeb surge ahead of World Cup games and final
"Madonna, Shakira and BTS headline 2026 World Cup halftime show. Who else can you spot in New Jersey?
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