The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.
(L-R) Brazilian former soccer player Kaka, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans, Colombian singer Shakira and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand on stage during a 2026 World Cup halftime show announcement in New York City on May 14, 2026.
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