Elmo Recruits Madonna, BTS and Shakira for Dream World Cup Final Halftime Show
For the first time ever, the World Cup Final will feature a halftime show, and Elmo from Sesame Street is leading the charge to make it unforgettable. In a delightful video, Elmo explains the concept— a celebration of singing, dancing, music, and human diversity—before pitching global superstars to join on July 19th. He calls out Madonna, whom he adores, and BTS, sparking dreamlike confirmations from Chris and Goody on the line. The highlight comes when Shakira agrees to participate, promising to bring cookies, turning the recruitment into a feel-good spectacle ahead of the big match.