FIFA has announced a new pre-match ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, set to debut at the tournament's opening match. The ceremony will include both teams gathering at the center circle in a symbolic show of unity before kickoff.
Additionally, the final match will feature a halftime show headlined by global music artists BTS, Madonna, and Shakira. The event aims to blend sport and entertainment on an expanded scale for the upcoming World Cup.
Sources: https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/06/05/BNY2IIJH4FALTEPYOKAB5E74AI/