Halftime of the World Cup final adds the New York Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, which will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel (EXCLUSIVE)0

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• July 14, 2026

The FIFA World Cup final halftime show continues to grow. Variety has learned exclusively that the event will now also include members of the New York Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, who will jointly perform a tribute to Venezuela in the wake of its recent devastating earthquakes. Gustavo Dudamel, the outgoing