news Al Jazeera 2026-07-19

Iraqi-Born Singer Emmanuel Kelly to Headline World Cup Halftime Show

Emmanuel Kelly, abandoned as a baby in Baghdad and raised by nuns, will perform at the World Cup halftime show alongside global stars. Kelly's journey from adversity to the global stage is a remarkable story.

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