Who Were The Soccer Icons Shown During The World Cup Halftime Show?
Forbes reports on the soccer icons featured during the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen. The show, which included performances by BTS, Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and others, also displayed several legendary and current footballers. During Madonna's segment, Brazilian icons Ronaldo Nazário and Ronaldinho Gaúcho appeared driving an off-road vehicle. Erling Haaland of Norway was shown on screen beating a drum as his team performed their iconic rowing gesture. A video of the late Pelé giving a speech about 'Love' was played after Shakira's performance, leading into the finale. The article provides background on each player's career achievements and their significance in football history.
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