Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly among World Cup half-time show headliners

Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly is set to perform on a World Cup half-time show lineup that will feature several global stars, according to a monitored public feed from Al Jazeera Latest.

The feed says Kelly was abandoned as a baby and raised by nuns in Baghdad before going on to appear on an international stage alongside major entertainers. It describes him as one of the headliners for the show, though it does not provide further details about the full lineup, the match, or the event’s broader production.

Kelly’s inclusion adds a personal backstory to a high-profile sports-and-entertainment moment, placing him alongside widely known performers in front of a global audience. The feed summary does not specify which World Cup fixture will feature the performance or when the show will take place.

Based on the available information, the report highlights both Kelly’s life story and his appearance on a platform that blends music and football at one of the sport’s biggest events. No additional details were provided in the feed about his song choice, other acts, or the official organizers’ announcement.

This article is based on a monitored public feed and attributed to Al Jazeera Latest.

Source: Al Jazeera Latest - https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/19/iraqi-born-singer-emmanuel-kelly-among-world-cup-half-time-show-headliners?traffic_source=rss