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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to play World Cup final halftime show

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The July 19 World Cup final in New Jersey will be the first to include a Superbowl-inspired “Halftime Show,” with performances from American veteran Madonna, the Colombian voice of the 2010 and now 2026 World Cup Shakira, and South Korean boyband BTS

The curator is Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who announced the lineup in a promotional video featuring characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets on Thursday. 

Madonna performs during a concert at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 4, 2024.
At 67, Madonna still gets headline billing — and like Shakira she is touring the Americas at presentImage: Pilar Olivares/REUTERS

What did FIFA say about the event? 

FIFA says the event aims to raise money for its FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. A promotional poster visible on the video carried the motto: “The world’s biggest stage, an even bigger purpose.” 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino also shared news of the lineup for the event, which he first announced would take place this March, online. 

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“The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show will be a truly special moment, bringing together music, football and a shared commitment to improving the lives of children around the world,” Infantino wrote.

Asked at one point during the promotional video whether the show would also feature “surprises” beyond the three headline acts, the Coldplay singer Chris Martin answered in the affirmative. 

The video featured various characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets, including Elmo, the Cookie Monster, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Animal on the drums. 

Members of South Korean Kpop boy band BTS and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum react as they stand on a balcony of the National Palace ahead of a series of concerts on the BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Mexico City, Mexico, May 6, 2026
Some BTS members visitied the president of co-host Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, earlier this monthImage: Luis Cortes/REUTERS

Does football have halftime shows? 

The length of the show is not confirmed but some reports suggest it could last around 11 minutes. This could lead either to a longer interval, or little or no chance for broadcasters to revisit the action or air commercials. 

Typically, the halftime break at a football match is only around 15 minutes long. The time is used for a combination of commercial breaks if required or desired, and analysis of the action. 

The Champions League final, for instance, has a pre-match concert, rather than eating into the brief break between the two halves when there is sporting business to discuss. 

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Halftime shows or songs are a rarity. Famously, German pop star Helene Fischer performed at half time at the 2017 German Cup (DFB Pokal) final, to audible whistles and boos from supporters in real time in Berlin, and weeks of criticism afterwards. The practice was subsequently abandoned. 

Helene Fischer performs at half time during the 2017 German Cup final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund in Berlin. May 27, 2017.
Seemingly nobody thought to ask Helene Fischer or the German FA whether this was a good ideaImage: picture alliance/SvenSimon

FIFA is striking an optimistic note, though, describing the event ahead of time as “a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and purpose, broadcast live around the world.”

Edited by: Wesley Dockery

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All Weapons in Anime Warriors III

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Anime Warriors III includes Weapons as a secondary damage source, which you can use to improve your overall DPS. Weapons can be obtained as random drops from bosses and special encounters, which makes their acquisition fairly straightforward. While the lion’s share of your DPS comes from units, Weapons offer potent stat improvements and Ultimate abilities as well, making them worth getting.

Let’s check out how you can get all Weapons in Anime Warriors III.


List of Weapons in Anime Warriors III

Planet Nemak Weapons

You can get unique Weapons in all major locations (Image via Roblox)You can get unique Weapons in all major locations (Image via Roblox)
You can get unique Weapons in all major locations (Image via Roblox)

Planet Nemak, the first area of the game, features a total of four unique Weapons: Raygun, Power Pole, Trunko’s Sword, and Freeze Style. Below, you can find their respective sources.

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Raygun

  • Drops from Genyu boss at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Freeze boss at a 5% drop chance.
  • Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 15.33% drop chance.

Power Pole

  • Drops from Freeze boss at a 2% drop chance.
  • Drops from Freeze (2nd) boss at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.

Trunko’s Sword

  • Drops from Freeze boss at a 2% drop chance.
  • Drops from Freeze (2nd) boss at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.

Freeze Style

  • Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 4.67% drop chance.

Future City Weapons

Seek out Secret Boss locations for a chance to get Weapons (Image via Roblox)Seek out Secret Boss locations for a chance to get Weapons (Image via Roblox)
Seek out Secret Boss locations for a chance to get Weapons (Image via Roblox)

You can get three unique Weapons in Future City: Plasma Blaster, Z Sword, and Ultimate Gohun Style. Here’s how you get them.


Plasma Blaster

  • Drops from Android 17 boss at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Cell (Prime) boss at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Super Cell (Prime) boss at a 6% drop chance.
  • Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 20% drop chance.

Z Sword

  • Drops from Android 17 boss at a 2% drop chance.
  • Drops from Cell (Prime) boss at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.

Ultimate Gohun Style

  • Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 2.67% drop chance.

This guide lists the locations of all Secret Bosses in Anime Warriors III.


Sand Village

In-game titles (Image via Roblox)In-game titles (Image via Roblox)
In-game titles (Image via Roblox)

Sand Village offers five unique Weapons, which include Kunai, Anbu Blade, Adamantine Staff, Clan Tanto, and Sosoke Style. Below, you can find their respective sources.


Kunai

  • Drops from Gurra boss at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 6% drop chance.
  • Drops from Orochi boss at a 9% drop chance.
  • Drops from Clan Hideout at a 13.79% drop chance.

Anbu Blade

  • Drops from Gurra boss at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Clan Hideout at a 13.79% drop chance.

Adamantine Staff

  • Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Orochi boss at a 6% drop chance.
  • Drops from Clan Hideout at a 10.64% drop chance.

Clan Tanto

  • Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Orochi boss at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Clan Hideout at a 6.9% drop chance.

Sosoke Style

  • Drops from Clan Hideout at a 1.38% drop chance.

Sky Island Weapons

Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)
Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)

You can find six Weapons in the Sky Island area, which is more than any other area in the game. These include Cutlass, Iron Cloud, Burn Bazooka, Heat Lance, Golden Hook Style, and Thunder God Staff. Here’s how to get them:


Cutlass

  • Drops from Ohem at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Enil at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 5% drop chance.
  • Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 13.48% drop chance.

Iron Cloud

  • Drops from Ohem at a 2% drop chance.
  • Drops from Enil at a 3% drop chance.
  • Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 4% drop chance.
  • Drops from Desert Kingdom at an 8.24% drop chance.

Burn Bazooka

  • Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 10.49% drop chance.

Heat Lance

  • Drops from Enil at a 1% drop chance.
  • Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 1.5% drop chance.
  • Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 10.49% drop chance.

Golden Hook Style

  • Drops from Sky Island Raid at a 1.5% drop chance.

Thunder God Staff

  • Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 0.2% drop chance.

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FAQs on Anime Warriors III

How many Weapons does Anime Warriors III feature?

As of the game’s release, there are a total of 23 unique Weapons in the game.

How do I get the Thunder God Staff in Anime Warriors III?

The Thunder God Staff has a 0.2% drop chance from the Enil (Storm) Secret Boss.

Where can I get Sosoke Style in Anime Warriors III?

Sosoke Style can be obtained from Clan Hideout at a 1.38% drop chance.