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Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Countdown: FIFA has revealed the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 final: Shakira, Madonna and BTS will perform at MetLife Stadium on July 19, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, with proceeds going to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Paraguay in the Spotlight: Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña marked Independence Day with congratulations from UAE leaders, while Paraguay’s World Cup group is set with matches including the U.S. opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium. Ticket Pressure: Fans are still wrestling with high prices and limited availability, even as FIFA and partners expand coverage options like FOX Sports’ audio broadcast deal with iHeartMedia. Local Build-Up: In Los Angeles, SoFi Stadium is racing to finish the grass pitch ahead of the tournament, with the field still being prepared just 30 days out. Trade Watch: Separately, the EU moved to ban Brazilian meat imports from September over antimicrobial rules—an issue that could ripple across Mercosur partners, including Paraguay.
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