The Muppets’ World Cup Role Is Smarter Than It Looks

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The Muppets Are Crashing The World Cup Final. FIFA's World Cup halftime show is already making headlines thanks to Madonna, Shakira, and BTS—but the announcement that The Muppets and Sesame Street characters are joining them may be the most interesting part of the entire production. In this video, we break down why this seemingly bizarre pairing actually fits perfectly with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and its mission to expand access to education and youth sports around the world. We also revisit the history of The Muppet Show, explain why celebrity collaborations have defined the franchise since the 1970s, and look at how Sesame Street became one of the world's most recognizable educational brands. The timing couldn't be better. Between the successful Muppet Show revival, Disney's new Electric Mayhem attraction, and renewed interest in Jim Henson's iconic characters, the franchise is enjoying a genuine resurgence. Now it's headed to one of the largest global broadcasts of

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